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True karate is this: that in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility, and that in critical times, one be devoted utterly to the cause of justice.
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A punch should stay like a treasure in the sleeve. It should not be used indiscrimately.
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The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants.
Japan Karate-Do International (JKI) ...
Today, karate-do is practiced as a martial art, sport, and proven method of self defense. Like other Japanese martial arts ("budo"), the ultimate aim of karate-do is the perfection of the character of its participants. Through training, karateka learn self-control, mental and physical self-discipline, and the development of highly effective self-defense and fighting techniques.
At Japan Karate-Do International we practice the karate handed down through Mr. Nakayama, Mr. Nishiyama and Mr. Shoji
"True karate is this: that in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility, and that in critical times, one be devoted utterly to the cause of justice." -Gichin Funakoshi