Top 3 Quotes & Sayings by Shigeru Egami

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Last updated on December 22, 2024.

Shigeru Egami was a pioneering Japanese master of Shotokan karate who founded the Shōtōkai style. He was a student of Gichin Funakoshi, who is widely recognized as the founder of modern karate.

December 7, 1912 - January 8, 1981

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Even in the forty years that I have been practicing Karate, the changes have been many. It would be interesting to be able to go back in time, to the point when the kata were created, and study them.

Shigeru Egami

The techniques should not be practised simply so they can be performed in the kata. Since karate is a fighting art each technique and movement has its own meaning. The karateka must consider their meaning, how and why they are effective, and practise accordingly

Shigeru Egami

Through courtesy you will take a humble attitude toward your opponent in training & be grateful to him.

Shigeru Egami

Top 3 Quotes & Sayings by Shigeru Egami

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