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20 MARTIAL KYOKUN (PRECCEPTS) OF GICHIN FUNAKOSHI

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20 MARTIAL KYOKUN (PRECCEPTS) OF GICHIN FUNAKOSHI

20 martial Kyokun's (precepts) of master Funakoshi Rei at the beginning, rei at the end. There is no first attack in karate. Karate is at the service of fairness. First to know yourself, to know others. The intention is more important than the gesture. The mind must be free. Calamity is the daughter of non-vigilance. “Karatetize” everything. Karate training is a lifelong pursuit. The Way of Karate is found in everything. Like boiling water, karate loses its ardor if it is not sustained by a flame. Don't be obsessed with winning; rather think about not losing. Adjust your position according...

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