28. When I was young, I made a makiwara on a large tree at my home, and a friend and I struck it. Within a week the tree had died. It was rather … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #28
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MOTOBU SAYINGS #27
27. When I fought the foreign boxer in Kyoto, he was taller than me so I jumped up and punched him in the face. This is effective against people who … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #27
MOTOBU SAYINGS #26
26. When struck in the face the opponent will lean once in the direction that he was struck, then turn one full circle in the opposite direction and … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #26
MOTOBU SAYINGS #25
25. It is OK to take two steps forward or back in the same kamae, but over three steps, one must change the position of their guard. COLLECTION OF … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #25
MOTOBU SAYINGS #24
24. It is necessary to drink alcohol and pursue other fun human activities. The art (i.e. karate) of someone who is too serious has no … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #24
MOTOBU SAYINGS #23
23. I will fight anyone, be they karate practitioners, judo practitioners, sumo wrestlers, boxers, etc. However, I do not guarantee that they will not … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #23
MOTOBU SAYINGS #22
22. Chinese Boxing is not very impressive. COLLECTION OF SAYINGS BY MOTOBU CHOKI By Nakata Mizuhiko, Overseen by Marukawa, 1978 Translation © 2001 … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #22
MOTOBU SAYINGS #21
21. When fighting a boxer, it is better to go with his flow, and take up a rhythm with both of your hands. COLLECTION OF SAYINGS BY MOTOBU CHOKI By … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #21
MOTOBU SAYINGS #20
20. When I was younger, I only practiced karate, and never studied Bojutsu or Kendo. Recently, however, I am researching staff and sword … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #20
MOTOBU SAYINGS #19
19. When punching to the face, one must thrust as if punching through to the back of the head. COLLECTION OF SAYINGS BY MOTOBU CHOKI By Nakata … [Read more...] about MOTOBU SAYINGS #19
