Learning a technique is not an end in itself, it merely indicates where you need to start. Masaaki Hatsumi More Quotes by Masaaki Hatsumi More Quotes From Masaaki Hatsumi There was a famous Zen master whom people would seek out to become enlightened. He was strict and would occupy people with things having nothing to do with seeking enlightenment. You see, that is the only way to achieve enlightenment; by not focusing on achieving it. Then, one day it will just come to you. Masaaki Hatsumi wisdomspiritualinspirational Forget your sadness, anger, grudges, and hatred. Let them Masaaki Hatsumi sadnessblessingmen The first priority to the ninja is to win without fighting. Masaaki Hatsumi prioritiesfightingwinning It's important to make an effort under any circumstance - stagnant, sickness, being in an unstable lifestyle, even when society is insane. You should consider such periods as an omen before you move. When you are stuck on something, it is important to hold to your purpose but not press onward against the current. When you can't move at all, try to concentrate, continuing forward as if in a boat switching to a stronger motor. The keiko that is most important when you cannot move is kage no keiko [shadow training]. Masaaki Hatsumi trainingeffortmoving When weak or injured always continue training as you should always be able to adapt in any condition. Masaaki Hatsumi martial-artstrainingable Forget your sadness, anger, grudges and hatred. Let them pass like smoke caught in a breeze. Do not indulge yourself in such feelings. Masaaki Hatsumi indulge-yourselfsadnesshatred Any place we can breathe, we can do Ninjutsu. Masaaki Hatsumi breathecan-do When properly applied, the kamae reflects the ninja's heart. Masaaki Hatsumi heartanimalmean Always be able to kill your students Masaaki Hatsumi martial-artsablestudents What I want you to do is just take it as it is. Don't think too much. If you get involved with thinking about it, the whole thing gets lost or loses its purity. Don't think during practice - DO! The more you think, the further from the truth of budo you get: Budo is NOT an academic subject! Masaaki Hatsumi practicewantthinking No more talk. I'm sick of people talking. Train. Masaaki Hatsumi sicktalkingpeople You've got to learn to utilize the space (between you and Masaaki Hatsumi opponentsspaceimportant People who cannot respect others for their good qualities - Masaaki Hatsumi qualityrealpeople If you do something and it saves your life, it was good Masaaki Hatsumi martial-artsfightingreal Nature is your friend; it helps you to win. Your enemy will have unnatural movement, therefore you will be able to know what he is going to do before he does it. Masaaki Hatsumi movementwinningenemy You are not punching them; it is your going into kamae that Masaaki Hatsumi punching Looking for the meaning of life, one man can discover the order of the universe. To discover the truth, to achieve. a higher spiritual state, that is the true meaning of ninja. Masaaki Hatsumi spiritualmenorder Humans have yet to dwell upon the consequences of their Masaaki Hatsumi faultsexamplepeople Separate yourself from the technique; separate yourself from Masaaki Hatsumi technique Don't think that any one technique is the end. there is no end. Masaaki Hatsumi techniqueperfectthinking
