by Gichin Funakoshi
| 1. Karate begins with courtesy and ends with courtesy. |
| 2. There is no first attack in karate. |
| 3. Karate is an aid to Justice. |
| 4. First control yourself before attempting to control others. |
| 5. Spirit first, technique second. |
| 6. Always be ready to release your mind. |
| 7. Accidents arise from neglect. |
| 8. Do not think that Karate training is only in the dojo. |
| 9. It will take your entire life to learn Karate; there is no limit. |
| 10. Put your everyday living into Karate and you will find Myo (The subtle secrets!). |
| 11. Karate is like boiling water. If you do not heat it constantly, it will cool. |
| 12. Do not think that you have to win, think rather that you do not have to lose. |
| 13. Victory depends on your ability to distinguish vulnerable points from invulnerable ones. |
| 14. The battle is according to how you move guarded and unguarded (move according to your opponent!). |
| 15. Think of your hands and feet as swords. |
| 16. When you leave home, think that you have numerous opponents waiting for you. |
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17. It is your behavior that invites trouble from them. |
| 18. Beginners must master low stance and posture; natural body positions are for the advanced. |
| 19. Practicing a Kata is one thing, engaging in a real fight is another. |
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20. Do not forget to
correctly apply: strength and weakness of power, stretching Always think and devise to live the precept every day. |