Remember, nothing hurts
worse than pain.
?Source Unknown
You progress not through what has
been done, but reaching towards
what has yet to be done.
?Kahlil Gibran
To me, Judo is like a ballet, except there's
no music, no choreography, and the
dancers knock each other down.
?Jack Handey
Please Note: "Ouch" is not
a term used in Judo.
?Source Unknown
The technique and mind are just like
the front and back of one?s hand,
meaning they are very closely related.
?Yoshiaki Yamashita
Thus the principle of Judo, from
the very beginning, is not one
of aggression,
but of flowing with things.
?Carl B. Becker
Before and after practicing Judo or
engaging in a match, opponents bow to
each other. Bowing is an expression of
gratitude and respect. In effect,
you are thanking your opponent for
giving you the opportunity
to improve your technique.
?Jigoro Kano
The 2 rules of Judo training:
1) the teacher is always right and
2) when you think the teacher
is wrong, refer to rule one.
?Source Unknown
It has been said, in regard to a judo expert's
level of mental development, that
"the arms are an extension of the mind."
?Watanabe and Avakian
