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Eleven Mottoes of Mas Oyama

  1. The way of the Martial Arts begins with courtesy and ends with courtesy, therefore be always courteous.
  2. The study of the Martial Arts is like climbing a steep principle, therefore devote yourself without taking rest.
  3. In the Martial Arts it is important always to aim to win, however, the motive for fighting must not come from personal grudge.
  4. Money is precious, however, do not cling to it.
  5. The way of the Martial Arts is posture, therefore, always keep your posture straight.
  6. The way of the Martial Arts begins after one thousand (1000) days study and reaches the extreme after ten thousand (10,000) days study.
  7. In the Martial Arts, contemplation on past actions leads to dextrity in future actions.
  8. The way of the Martial Arts is universal and one should not be selfish in giving of oneself in training.
  9. The Martial Arts begins in a dot of harmony and ends in a circle of harmony which contains straight line movements.
  10. The secret mystery of the Martial Arts is gaining experience.
  11. Do not forget that in the way of the Martial Arts, one reaps a plentiful harvest only with dedication and application.

 

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