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Remember, nothing hurts worse than pain.

You progress not through what has been done, but reaching towards what has yet to be done.

To me, Judo is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers knock each other down.

Please Note: "Ouch" is not a term used in Judo.

The technique and mind are just like the front and back of one’s hand, meaning they are very closely related.

Thus the principle of Judo, from the very beginning, is not one of aggression, but of flowing with things.

Before and after practicing Judo or engaging in a match, opponents bow to each other. Bowing is an expression of gratitude and respect. In effect, you are thanking your opponent for giving you the opportunity to improve your technique.

The 2 rules of Judo training: 1) the teacher is always right and 2) when you think the teacher is wrong, refer to rule one.

It has been said, in regard to a judo expert's level of mental development, that "the arms are an extension of the mind."