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Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quotes | Quotes said by Soke Behzad Ahmadi

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #1

    . . . for any worthwhile martial arts skill to be pragmatic, it has to be done live, otherwise it is of limited or no use in actual combat


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    . . . most martial artists want to know how A technique is done, A seasoned Sensei will demonstrate why

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    . . . the sole aim of Okinawa Karate is to teach A person to handle violence and violent individuals; whether it is tactile, mental or spiritual

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    . . . there are two types of fighters, the former strike all over the place hoping one would land, the latter, assured of their prowess and capabilities, hit once and destroy the opponent's desire to continue the fight

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #5

    . . . what matters in combat is adaptability, boldness and maintaining A cool exterior, whilst penetrating your enemy's soul with An icy cold stare
    - Diary of A Combat Fiend

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #6

    . . and so it is that A Sensei may impart his knowledge of the martial Way and nurture your fighting abilities, but you must learn the wisdom of finding other ways than martial skills to solve your problems

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #7

    . . as A martial arts teacher, we should never forget the first time we stepped onto the Dojo ground, remembering this, we will be better equipped to teach the next generation of Karate practitioners

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #8

    . . in Old Karate, you learned you Art through pain. You learned quickly that your techniques had to be fast or powerful or both. If you did not embrace pain and it's lessons adequately, you simply did not survive

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #9

    . . to be exceptional in martial arts, you must possess the 4 C's : Consistency, Commitment, Creativity and Competence

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #10

    A karate practitioner should possess two things : wicked hands, and Buddha's heart

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #11

    A Martial Artist may become A professional fighter but not every Fighter is capable of becoming A martial artist. Martial Arts are about restoration of physical and spiritual balance and fluidity; they are about observing restraints and 'setting example'. Every practice session is A reminder of the play of opposites (yin and yang), . . . .

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #12

    A threat should never be spoken, your enemy should not be told of your intentions. Either take decisive action or refrain from it, but never threaten

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #13

    A true martial artist welcomes change; He is A catalyst, A cause, A force of nature

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #14

    Aboriginal Okinawan Karate was traditionally taught in modest home Dojos, in small informal groups (sole purpose of teachings revolved around life preservation), in A closely tied supportive environment; unlike main island modern Japanese version with rivalry and competition, instructed in large groups belonging to even larger organizations with pseudo-militaristic hierarchy

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #15

    An open mind, is the best weapon, in the fight between light and darkness

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #16

    Any self-defense situation has the potential to quickly become A 'life and death' situation, therefore your practice of martial arts should be undertaken, as if your very life depends on it . . .

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #17

    Better than money and fame, teaching martial arts to your children; giving them your time and confidence, is the best inheritance

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #18

    Don't dwell in comparisons; be your own kinda' beautiful

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #19

    If you wish to break with tradition, learn your craft well, and embrace adversity

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #20

    Karate is action, survival, living; hesitation is paralysis, reaction, mortality

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #21

    Karate is many things, but mainly it's about synergy, ebb and flow, trial and error, action and reaction, rhythm of life, progress . . .

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #22

    Karate is not A religion, cult or dogma. It is incumbent on every generation of martial artists, to find the weaknesses of the previous generations, not to revere it . . .

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #23

    Karate is not about techniques and their execution, but about boldness, integrity and fight for justice and common good

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #24

    Karate training will make you strong and confident, but restraint will make you respected

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #25

    Karate without heart is just A corpse

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #26

    Most inherent beauties are hidden, as are precious stones in the rocks

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #27

    Never strike out of anger if at all possible, this will give your enemy the advantage and strengthen his resolve and psyche

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #28

    On Ryukyu islands, the expert Kara-te practitioners, used their skills to subdue, control and generally teach bullies A lesson, rather than severely injure or kill their attackers. They knew full well the consequences of their actions and the trail of blood and retribution that would ensue

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #29

    Real Martial Arts is Mathematics, Physics, Poetry; Meditation in Action

  • Soke Behzad Ahmadi Quote #30

    The essence of warrior traits are demonstrated by : integrity with self, and honesty with others

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