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Martial Art Quotes

I try to update my arsenal constantly. Learning different martial arts since childhood. To understand what’s out there. To really be in tune Picture Quote #1

It takes years of building that experience as a filmmaker, as well as physically. You have to have a high level understanding of martial arts Picture Quote #1

The real self of an artiste lies in art, so when an artiste performs, all the pain, trauma and tension get released through art, be it dancing, painting, singing, writing or even martial arts Picture Quote #1

My brothers are both 6 ft. 5 in., and if you have younger brothers who are bigger than you then you have to learn the ancient martial art of sarcasm Picture Quote #1

I’d really like to get to do some fighting, some martial arts training, because I think that would be really fun I do gymnastics and ballet, and I’m very, very into the physically acrobatic end of sport Picture Quote #1

Only after several years of training did I come to realize that the deepest purpose of the martial arts is to serve as a vehicle for personal spiritual development Picture Quote #1

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Since karate is a martial art, you must practice with the utmost seriousness from the very beginning Picture Quote #1

To me, the extraordinary aspect of martial arts lies in its simplicity. The easy way is also the right way, and martial arts is nothing at all special; the closer to the true way of martial arts, the less wastage of expression there is Picture Quote #1

Everything too fast is not good but everything too slow is also not good. You need balance. That’s why I like martial arts: it always tells you how to control your body, your mind, your heart. Balance. Balance can keep the world’s peace. I think that’s a very good thing Picture Quote #1

People study martial arts for many reasons, sometimes all the wrong reasons. For example, I have had potential students come to my dojo with a belligerent and cocky attitude. When I ask why they want to study my art, their response has indicated to me that their goal is to learn to fight, which is the antithesis of the philosophy I hope to instill: I want them to know how to defend themselves if necessary, but to avoid fighting whenever possible because they will have nothing to prove by fighting Picture Quote #1

I was a dancer for fifteen years, and I think a lot of what dancing gives you crosses over so much into anything to do with fighting, martial arts, anything action Picture Quote #1

So many people around the world have used nonviolence as a way to resolve a conflict that they faced in their lives. And they continue to use it everywhere all over the world there. And I think, in a way, nonviolence is our nature. Violence is not really our nature. If violence was our nature, we wouldn’t need military academies and martial arts institutes to teach us how to kill and destroy people. We ought to have been born with those instincts. But the fact that we have to learn the art of killing means that it’s a learned experience. And we can always unlearn it Picture Quote #1

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The secret principle of martial arts is not vanquishing the attacker, but resolving to avoid an encounter before its occurrence. To become an object of an attack is an indication that there was an opening in one’s guard, and the important thing is to be on guard at all times Picture Quote #1

Do not criticize any other martial arts or speak ill of others, as it will surely come back to you. The mountain does not laugh at the river because it is lowly, nor does the river speak ill of the mountain because it can not move Picture Quote #1

I have not permitted myself to be ignorant of any martial art that exists. Why? Such ignorance is a disgrace to someone who follows the path of the martial arts Picture Quote #1

In the martial arts, introspection begets wisdom. Always see contemplation on your actions as an opportunity to improve Picture Quote #1

I discovered martial arts, first judo and then karate, and I became quite good at it, because I had something to prove. And more than anything, I needed to feel safe Picture Quote #1

Martial arts are art forms and require a great deal of discipline and dedication. I so admire people who focus their lives on it, because it’s not an easy thing to do Picture Quote #1

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Martial arts is like dance. It’s so beautiful and what I love about the martial arts mostly is that what it basically says is you take their energy and you redirect it. Then if you need to, use it on them. That whole thing about redirecting energy I love Picture Quote #1

My entire life, I’ve always known that I wanted to be a performer, but I didn’t know exactly how, where or when. I never learned or studied the craft, formally. I grew up doing martial arts and playing piano. But, something inside of me always said that I was going to do this, as far back as I can remember Picture Quote #1

I try to keep the martial arts up. It’s a good thing, not just physically but also for your mind Picture Quote #1

I stepped into the martial arts movie market when I was only 16. I think I have proved my ability in this field and it won’t make sense for me to continue for another five or 10 years Picture Quote #1

I always loved the idea of learning martial arts, but it wasn’t until I was in my 20s that I really started doing it and taking up karate Picture Quote #1

I’ve done a lot of training in martial arts. I started out in warring tempo, I did sports jujitsu, and I’ve also practiced extreme martial arts Picture Quote #1

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Intelligent martial arts is not getting in battles and winning them. Intelligent martial arts is avoiding battles because battles use up energy, and you can get hurt no matter who you are Picture Quote #1

In martial arts one of the first things that you learn is to be balanced. Balance is the central principle in architecture and design. Balance is a way of trying to talk about being at the center of things Picture Quote #1

I recommend for everyone the study of some type of sports or athletics, particularly martial arts. Always check with your doctor first, naturally Picture Quote #1

If you are afraid of other people take a martial arts class. The best way to overcome fear is learn to be proficient in martial arts Picture Quote #1

The very advanced practitioners of martial arts never had to raise a hand. They could knock an opponent down without physically touching them, just with chi, pure power. We don’t see too many of them anymore Picture Quote #1

I tend not to dwell on the parallels between chess and business, chess and the martial arts, or any two things for that matter, because the truth is that all pursuits are connected if we gain an eye for the thematic links Picture Quote #1

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I try to update my arsenal constantly. Learning different martial arts since childhood. To understand what’s out there. To really be in tune (Martial Art Quotes) It takes years of building that experience as a filmmaker, as well as physically. You have to have a high level understanding of martial arts (Martial Art Quotes) The real self of an artiste lies in art, so when an artiste performs, all the pain, trauma and tension get released through art, be it dancing, painting, singing, writing or even martial arts (Martial Art Quotes) My brothers are both 6 ft. 5 in., and if you have younger brothers who are bigger than you then you have to learn the ancient martial art of sarcasm (Martial Art Quotes) I’d really like to get to do some fighting, some martial arts training, because I think that would be really fun I do gymnastics and ballet, and I’m very, very into the physically acrobatic end of sport (Martial Art Quotes) Only after several years of training did I come to realize that the deepest purpose of the martial arts is to serve as a vehicle for personal spiritual development (Martial Art Quotes) Since karate is a martial art, you must practice with the utmost seriousness from the very beginning (Martial Art Quotes) To me, the extraordinary aspect of martial arts lies in its simplicity. The easy way is also the right way, and martial arts is nothing at all special; the closer to the true way of martial arts, the less wastage of expression there is (Martial Art Quotes) Everything too fast is not good but everything too slow is also not good. You need balance. That’s why I like martial arts: it always tells you how to control your body, your mind, your heart. Balance. Balance can keep the world’s peace. I think that’s a very good thing (Martial Art Quotes) People study martial arts for many reasons, sometimes all the wrong reasons. For example, I have had potential students come to my dojo with a belligerent and cocky attitude. When I ask why they want to study my art, their response has indicated to me that their goal is to learn to fight, which is the antithesis of the philosophy I hope to instill: I want them to know how to defend themselves if necessary, but to avoid fighting whenever possible because they will have nothing to prove by fighting (Martial Art Quotes) I was a dancer for fifteen years, and I think a lot of what dancing gives you crosses over so much into anything to do with fighting, martial arts, anything action (Martial Art Quotes) So many people around the world have used nonviolence as a way to resolve a conflict that they faced in their lives. And they continue to use it everywhere all over the world there. And I think, in a way, nonviolence is our nature. Violence is not really our nature. If violence was our nature, we wouldn’t need military academies and martial arts institutes to teach us how to kill and destroy people. We ought to have been born with those instincts. But the fact that we have to learn the art of killing means that it’s a learned experience. And we can always unlearn it (Martial Art Quotes) The secret principle of martial arts is not vanquishing the attacker, but resolving to avoid an encounter before its occurrence. To become an object of an attack is an indication that there was an opening in one’s guard, and the important thing is to be on guard at all times (Martial Art Quotes) Do not criticize any other martial arts or speak ill of others, as it will surely come back to you. The mountain does not laugh at the river because it is lowly, nor does the river speak ill of the mountain because it can not move (Martial Art Quotes) I have not permitted myself to be ignorant of any martial art that exists. Why? Such ignorance is a disgrace to someone who follows the path of the martial arts (Martial Art Quotes) In the martial arts, introspection begets wisdom. Always see contemplation on your actions as an opportunity to improve (Martial Art Quotes) I discovered martial arts, first judo and then karate, and I became quite good at it, because I had something to prove. And more than anything, I needed to feel safe (Martial Art Quotes) Martial arts are art forms and require a great deal of discipline and dedication. I so admire people who focus their lives on it, because it’s not an easy thing to do (Martial Art Quotes) Martial arts is like dance. It’s so beautiful and what I love about the martial arts mostly is that what it basically says is you take their energy and you redirect it. Then if you need to, use it on them. That whole thing about redirecting energy I love (Martial Art Quotes) My entire life, I’ve always known that I wanted to be a performer, but I didn’t know exactly how, where or when. I never learned or studied the craft, formally. I grew up doing martial arts and playing piano. But, something inside of me always said that I was going to do this, as far back as I can remember (Martial Art Quotes) I try to keep the martial arts up. It’s a good thing, not just physically but also for your mind (Martial Art Quotes) I stepped into the martial arts movie market when I was only 16. I think I have proved my ability in this field and it won’t make sense for me to continue for another five or 10 years (Martial Art Quotes) I always loved the idea of learning martial arts, but it wasn’t until I was in my 20s that I really started doing it and taking up karate (Martial Art Quotes) I’ve done a lot of training in martial arts. I started out in warring tempo, I did sports jujitsu, and I’ve also practiced extreme martial arts (Martial Art Quotes) Intelligent martial arts is not getting in battles and winning them. Intelligent martial arts is avoiding battles because battles use up energy, and you can get hurt no matter who you are (Martial Art Quotes) In martial arts one of the first things that you learn is to be balanced. Balance is the central principle in architecture and design. Balance is a way of trying to talk about being at the center of things (Martial Art Quotes) I recommend for everyone the study of some type of sports or athletics, particularly martial arts. Always check with your doctor first, naturally (Martial Art Quotes) If you are afraid of other people take a martial arts class. The best way to overcome fear is learn to be proficient in martial arts (Martial Art Quotes) The very advanced practitioners of martial arts never had to raise a hand. They could knock an opponent down without physically touching them, just with chi, pure power. We don’t see too many of them anymore (Martial Art Quotes) I tend not to dwell on the parallels between chess and business, chess and the martial arts, or any two things for that matter, because the truth is that all pursuits are connected if we gain an eye for the thematic links (Martial Art Quotes)

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