 Hinori Ohtsuka
Pinan Shodan
 1. Karate is not only dojo training.
2. Karate begins with a bow and ends with a bow.
3. In Karate, there is never first attack.
4. The Karate-ka must follow the way of justice
5. First you must know yourself. Then you can know others.
6. Spiritual development is paramount; technical skills are merely means to the end.
7. You must cultivate your mind
8. Misfortune comes out of laziness.
9. Karate is all life training.
10.Put Karate into everything you do.
11.Karate is like hot water. If you do not give heat constantly it will become cold.
12. Think that you do not have to lose. Do not think you have to win.
13. Victory depends on your ability to tell vulnerable points from invulnerable ones.
14. Move and breathe according to your opponent.
15. Consider your opponent's hands and legs, as sharp as swords.
16. When you leave home, think that millions of opponents are waiting for you.
17.Ready position for beginners and natural position for advanced students.
18.Kata and real fighting are different things.
19.Do not forget :
 (1) strength and weakness of power,
(2)expansion and contraction of the body,
(3)slowness and speed of techniques.
20. Devise at all times.
| | | What is Karatedo?
The word Karatedo is a combination of three Japanese characters kara (empty), te (hand) and do (way or path). The "way of Karate" is a means of physical, spiritual and moral development based on protracted training.
Karatedo practice is divided into three aspects: |
 Kihon (basic training) emphasizes stances, breathing, basic blocks, hand techniques and kicks. These are repeated until the movements becomes almost instinctive, obtaining a perfect action. To see beneath the surface features of the technique and grasp the core common is to comprehend the KIHON.
 Kata is the heart of karatedo and enables the practitioner to fully grasp the meaning of basics, breathing, concentration, balance, coordination and focus. A stylised set of movements that use a variety of blocks and strikes against an invisible opponent. A kata is used to perfect style, learn focus as well as demonstrating attack, defense and counter attacks.
 組手 Kumite allows practitioners to apply methods of attack and defense in a dynamic manner that enhances timing, speed, and control while working with a partner under controlled conditions. Through hard training, practitioners seek to foster a spirit that strives for truth and respect for others.
 Bushido - The Way of the Warrior is based on seven essential principles:
1. seigi : The right decision and rectitude
2. yuki : Bravery and heroism
3. jin: Compassion and benevolence to all
4. reigi : Courtesy and right action
5. makoto: Truthfulness and utter sincerity
6. meiyo: Honor and glory
7.chugi: Devotion and loyalty
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