Gichin Funakoshi (Karate-Do Kyohan) wrote,
“The secret principle of martial arts is not vanquishing the attacker but
resolving to avoid an encounter before its occurrence. To become the 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.”
“The secret principle of martial arts is not vanquishing the attacker but
resolving to avoid an encounter before its occurrence. To become the 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.”