Masaaki Hatsumi Quotes & Sayings
Enjoy the top 38 famous quotes, sayings and quotations by Masaaki Hatsumi.
Famous Quotes By Masaaki Hatsumi
Don't think that any one technique is the end. there is no end.
There is no perfect technique. Just when you think you've got
them, you're dead because you didn't. — Masaaki Hatsumi
Breathe life into the weapon, don't take life away from it.
Keep walking, because walking is life. — Masaaki Hatsumi
You can only understand if you've had the technique done to
you. It's like food. You can't describe the taste, but if you've
tasted it, you know what it is. You have to personally
experience it to understand. — Masaaki Hatsumi
Always observe your opponent carefully. You need to use the
first seconds of every encounter to evaluate the length of their
blade, the length of their arms, etc. — Masaaki Hatsumi
Ninja should have the benevolence to protect men of justice
since there are lots of good and respectable people in the
world. — Masaaki Hatsumi
Forget your sadness, anger, grudges, and hatred. Let them
pass like smoke caught in the breeze. You should not deviate
from the path of righteousness; you should lead a life worthy
of a man. Don't be possessed by greed, luxury, or your ego.
You should accept sorrows, sadness and hatred as they are,
and consider them a chance for trial given to you by the
powers ... a blessing given by nature. Have both your mind and
your time fully engaged in bud?, and have your mind deeply
set on bujutsu. — Masaaki Hatsumi
Humans have yet to dwell upon the consequences of their
actions. People have yet to admit the bad that they do to
nature, for example. Actually, most people spend their time
finding fault in the action of others, rather than their own. — Masaaki Hatsumi
Don't have a fixed idea in your head (that you have to use
this or that technique). Use everything you've learned until
now. — Masaaki Hatsumi
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
Those who desire only techniques will never understand this art. It is everything beyond that — Masaaki Hatsumi
There are times to kill and times not to kill. Please bear this in
mind with grave consideration. — Masaaki Hatsumi
When properly applied, the kamae reflects the ninja's heart.
This means that our physical nature conforms to our intentions,
and there is no division between our interior and exterior
aspects. This state of integrated mind and body action is
totally natural, and can be observed readily in the movements
of animals as they interact with their environment. Only human
beings seem to develop the need to be trained in natural body
motion. — Masaaki Hatsumi
Learning a technique is not an end in itself, it merely indicates where you need to start. — Masaaki Hatsumi
The simplest is always the most difficult. — Masaaki Hatsumi
You've got to learn to utilize the space (between you and
your opponent). Distancing is very important. — Masaaki Hatsumi
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
You must be on your toes constantly, yet be relaxed. — Masaaki Hatsumi
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
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
Remember that for every technique you think you can fall back
on, there is a counter for it, or there are times when it cannot
be used. When real battle comes, you must remember that
some things will not be applicable. Don't think that any one
technique is quintessential. — Masaaki Hatsumi
If you do something and it saves your life, it was good
taijutsu. In a real fight, you aren't worried about what's
pretty. — Masaaki Hatsumi
Focus on the future for 50%, on the present for 40%, and on the past for 10% — Masaaki Hatsumi
You are not punching them; it is your going into kamae that
punches them. — Masaaki Hatsumi
No more talk. I'm sick of people talking. Train. — Masaaki Hatsumi
People who cannot respect others for their good qualities -
people who only look at the bad in others - are no good
themselves. By looking at only the bad points, you open
yourself up, and in a real encounter, will most probably be
killed. — Masaaki Hatsumi
Move with your feet, the hands will follow. — Masaaki Hatsumi
If you do not let go of thinking about forms, you will not understand what I am showing. — Masaaki Hatsumi
Any place we can breathe, we can do Ninjutsu. — Masaaki Hatsumi
When weak or injured always continue training as you should always be able to adapt in any condition. — Masaaki Hatsumi
From now on you must strive to cut out unnecessary
movement. Waste in movement is wrong and will get you
killed. — Masaaki Hatsumi
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
You must throw away your bad habits to get good. — Masaaki Hatsumi
Always be able to kill your students — Masaaki Hatsumi