Funakoshi's Twenty Precepts of Karate-Do
- Karate-do begins and ends with bowing.
- There is no first strike in karate.
- Karate stands on the side of justice.
- First know yourself, then know others.
- Mentality over technique.
- The heart must be set free.
- Calamity springs from carelessness.
- Karate goes beyond the dojo.
- Karate is a lifelong pursuit.
- Apply the way of karate to all things. Therein lies it's beauty.
- Karate is like boiling water; without heat it returns to it's tepid state.
- Do not think of winning. Think rather, of not losing.
- Make adjustments according to your opponent.
- The outcome of a battle depends on how one handles weakness and strength.
- Think of hands and feet as swords.
- When you step beyond your own gate, you face a million enemies.
- Formal stances are for beginners, later one stands naturally.
- Perform prescribed sets of techniques exactly; actual combat is another matter.
- Do not forget the employment of withdrawal of power, the extension or contraction of the body, the swift or leisurely application of technique.
- Be constantly mindful, diligent, and resourceful in your pursuit of the Way.
Detailed explanation of the precepts:
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