Quotes by Soke Behzad Ahmadi

. . . most martial artists want to know how A technique is done, A seasoned Sensei will demonstrate why

The essence of warrior traits are demonstrated by : integrity with self, and honesty with others

Any self-defense situation has the potential to quickly become A life and death situation, therefore your practice of martial arts should be undertaken, as if your very life depends on it . . .

The purpose of Karate is to guide you out of trouble by any means necessary, both in actual combat and in life

. . . there are two types of fighters, the former strike all over the place hoping one would land, the latter, assured of their prowess and capabilities, hit once and destroy the opponents desire to continue the fight

A threat should never be spoken, your enemy should not be told of your intentions. Either take decisive action or refrain from it, but never threaten

To react, is to be A slave to someone elses actions. Sometimes, A warrior is faced with the decision to strike pre-emptively, trusting his intuition, wisdom and years of training

A Martial Artist may become A professional fighter but not every Fighter is capable of becoming A martial artist. Martial Arts are about restoration of physical and spiritual balance and fluidity; they are about observing restraints and setting example. Every practice session is A reminder of the play of opposites (yin and yang), . . . .

Karate is not about techniques and their execution, but about boldness, integrity and fight for justice and common good

. . . for any worthwhile martial arts skill to be pragmatic, it has to be done live, otherwise it is of limited or no use in actual combat

Karate is not A religion, cult or dogma. It is incumbent on every generation of martial artists, to find the weaknesses of the previous generations, not to revere it . . .

Aboriginal Okinawan Karate was traditionally taught in modest home Dojos, in small informal groups (sole purpose of teachings revolved around life preservation), in A closely tied supportive environment; unlike main island modern Japanese version with rivalry and competition, instructed in large groups belonging to even larger organizations with pseudo-militaristic hierarchy

Karate training will make you strong and confident, but restraint will make you respected

Most inherent beauties are hidden, as are precious stones in the rocks

. . to be exceptional in martial arts, you must possess the 4 Cs : Consistency, Commitment, Creativity and Competence