Martial arts reveal that control over others is an illusion. Mastery begins with commanding oneself. #karate #martialarts #combat #selfdefense

Your Karate journey will always present you with 2 options: give up or bounce back stronger. When something doesn't go your way, don't point fingers. Chances are, you've only got yourself to blame for choosing the wrong path. In Karate, as in life, losing only happens when you accept defeat. #karate

One precept of Karate is to "first understand yourself, then understand others". I'm still struggling with the first part. Perhaps one day I'll feel ready to tackle the latter. #karate #martialarts #combat #selfdefense

Master Funakoshi Gichin once said: "Karate supports righteousness". Letting that sink in... #karate #martialarts #combat #selfdefense

Finally understood Master Funakoshi Gichin when he said there is no first attack in Karate, even though your first defense could act as a strike. Every block is not just a defense, but an attack in of itself when struck correctly. #karate #martialarts #combat #selfdefense

Just here contemplating Master Funakoshi Gichin's Precept when he says Karate begins with courtesy and ends with respect. You can carry on scrolling... #karate #martialarts #combat #selfdefense

What no one tells you about Katas no. 3. #karate #tips #lifestyle 🧵

What no one tells you about Katas no. 2. #karate #tips #lifestyle 🧵