Gogen Yamaguchi Quotes & Sayings

Top 5 Gogen Yamaguchi Quotes

#1. It is not the number of Kata you know, but the SUBSTANCE of the Kata you have acquired.

#2. It's easy to listen to what you are taught. But it's difficult to find what you have within yourself and master it as yor own.

#3. Understand that the essence of martial arts is not the art itself, but what's hidden deep within yourself.

#4. Move quickly. Sound, calm mind. Be light in body. Have a clever mind. Master the basics.

#5. A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action.