What is Karate-do? It is not a martial art whose ultimate goal is victory or defeat, rather, it is where one overcomes visible and invisible trails in the attempt to round out one´s character in the midst of the toil of the training. I is an art of self-defence, where one systematically trains one´s hands and legs bare-handed, and as if displaying a weapon-like force, one forestalls unexpected opponents with each thrust and kick. It is a form of exercise where one moves one´s limbs and entire body forward and back, left and right and up and down uniformly, and furthermore where one masters all types of actions including bending and stretching, leaping and balance. It is a hand-to-hand skill, where through will-power, ones well-contolled skills, and accurately grasping the target, one proves the superiority of one´s skill by instantaneously releasing the maximum impact force (The target is assumed to be just before the vital organs of the human body).

1913	Born in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
1932	Enters Takushoku University.
1937	Studies at the eastern institute of Beijing University (withdraws May 1946).
1948	Japan Karate Association established.
1958	Senior Master of the Japan Karate Association. (Foundation.)
1987	Passes away at the age of 74.