Karate Quotes

Mental strength is achieved by total awareness; it is the projection of one’s force of spirit and has no limitations. Through the integration of mind and body, one’s mental training manifests itself in the physical state. Once this karate unity is achieved, its strength can be applied to any aspect of your life.

 ~Professor Bloom

Every part of the body is used in self-defense; consequently, better a balance, reflexes, and coordination are a natural result. Ideally, all a the senses are developed and students strive to get in touch with their inner life force in Tang Soo Do. Through the integration of mind, body, and spirit, the student is able to face situations by using their a entire being. One might call this a sixth sense.

 ~Professor Bloom

Alas, it is true that not every karate student will be able to kick ten feet in the air or ever properly perform some of the fancy techniques. But the advanced part of the art is not performed physically; it shines through one’s spirit and lives within.

~Professor Bloom

People begin Karate for many reasons, among them: self-defense, self-confidence, self-discipline, concentration, physical fitness, stress reduction, relaxation, coordination, and health. Often, parents enroll their children in the martial arts hoping to instill these benefits. Although they enjoy watching their child excel, unless they personally get involved, they’ll miss a wonderful experience for themselves.

~Professor Bloom

At first glance an outsider looking into a Karate studio would view a group of people throwing punches, kicks, and flipping each other to the ground. It would probably appear to the outsider that the main focus of Karate is destruction. While it is true that Karate is a very effective form of self- defense, the real focus of the art is harmony. If these techniques are examined a little closer, the outsider would see the patience and concentration that these potentially dangerous maneuvers require. With practice, various movements are executed with a great deal of power but total control.

 ~Professor Bloom

The practice of forms is not only valuable as a learning tool, it is the practice of tradition and instills respect for the art. It is the glue that holds the system together. For me, it is a form of meditation that no other type of exercise or training can provide, It is like the body’s prayer in response to the mind’s discipline.

~Professor Bloom

By the continual practice of basic coordination exercises, the beginning student develops poise, confidence, and natural movement. The strengthening exercises help to purify the blood, tone the muscles, balance the blood pressure, and condition the body The breathing involved with basic movements helps the student to relax, concentrate, and become aware of their body and spirit. The strict training regimen instills discipline, respect, and dedication. The goal of a Black Belt can be a new, exciting challenge in the student’s life.

~Professor Bloom

Focus can be defined as aim, direction of energy, clarity, or intent When faced with a dilemma or goal, it is important that one focuses their energy on the necessary steps it takes to solve the problem. Deal with the experience and not just the task. Those afraid to fail will get lost in their weaknesses, while those facing a challenge derive positive energy from their strengths.

~Professor Bloom

Students whose aim it is to harm others for personal glory quickly find there is no aggression in a true martial arts school. The dangerous aspects of the karate are never revealed to students until they have proven themselves worthy and responsible. Perhaps the most humiliating truth to swallow for the beginner, however, is how much they hide behind false images. Those that survive become stronger, and realize that the awards of Tang Soo Do come from hard work and cannot be bought at any price.

~Professor Bloom

To achieve success in Tang Soo Do, one starts with the building of a strong foundation. Imagine building a house: do you put the windows in first and then build the house around them? Don’t be hasty! The perfection of the basic stances, blocks, strikes, and kicks are of the utmost importance and will reflect on every level of your training.

~Professor Bloom