Karate did not develop from Buddhism or Confucianism. According to Anko Itosu Sensei, Shorin-ryu schools and the Shorei-ryu schools were brought to Okinawa from China. Both of these schools have strong points
Itosu Sensei stated that "Karate is not merely practiced for your own benefit; it can be used to protect one's family or master. It is not intended to be used against a single assailant but instead as a way of avoiding a fight should one be confronted by a villain or ruffian. The purpose of karate is to make the muscles and bones hard as rock and to use the hands and legs as spears."
Unlike a pure combat art, Karate cannot be quickly learned. Itosu Sesnei suggested Karate as a slow moving bull. It eventually travels a thousand miles. If one trains diligently every day, then in three or four years one will come to understand karate. Those who train in this fashion will discover karate.
Lastly, you must decide if karate is for your health or to aid your duty. When you train, do so as if on the battlefield. Your eyes should glare, shoulders drop, and body harden. You should always train with intensity and spirit, and in this way you will naturally be ready.
Let's get to training.
Osu!!!
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