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Karate: (kah-rah-teh)
Literally translated as 'Empty Hands'.
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Shoto Niju Kun (Gichin Funakoshi's 20 Precepts)

Submitted by Admin on Wed, 12/12/2007 - 15:53.
  1. Karate-do wa rei ni hajimari, rei ni owaru koto wo wasuruna.
    Karate begins and ends with courtesy.
  2. Karate ni sente nashi.
    There is no first attack in karate.
  3. Karate wa gi no tasuke.
    Karate is an assistance to justice.
  4. Mazu jiko wo shire, shikoshite tao wo shire.
    Know yourself before you know others.
  5. Gijutsu yori shinjutsu.
    Spirit before technique.
  6. Kokoro wa hanatan koto wo yosu.
    Be ready to free your mind.
  7. Wazawai wa getai ni shozu.

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Posted in Submitted by Admin on Wed, 12/12/2007 - 15:53.