“Okinawans recognize two kind of karate. One is sport karate, and one is called Budo karate. I choose Budo karate. Budo karate is commitment and dedication. In this case, the teacher has to pick those who want to learn true karate. These individuals train hard and are mannerly in their ways. Real Budo karate is about self-improvement, if you just want to win a fight, buy a gun.“ – Ryuko Tomoyose 10th dan (1928-2019)
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Commitment and dedication is very hard to find in students these days. Students cancel class for any reason, not thinking of the effect it will have on them, other students, or even the effect it may have on their dojo.
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As teachers we try to encourage and inspire our students to achieve more than us, to be better than they were yesterday….. to be better than we were yesterday. It’s all about dedicating yourself, to work hard, to not give up when things are difficult.
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The martial arts requires commitment, self-sacrifice and dedication. It is not something you can do on a whim. There is so much to learn.
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The martial arts should be a way of life. Think of these things when you question yourself why you are not progressing, when you give up on things too easily, or having the success you desire.
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Karate is like life: It requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication, and respect for authority. (Inspired by Vince Lombardi)
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A human being can give so much to perfecting his/her craft in order to build something that will last. Excellence is all around us. You just need to dedicate yourselves to finding it. If you want to be the best, then dedication and commitment is what you need.
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One training session won’t change anything, but 10 will. Commitment, dedication, perseverance and training…. that’s all you need! 
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“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self discipline, and effort.” – Jesse Owens
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