Martial Quotes
In many ways, 'What Teachers Make: In Praise of the Greatest Job in the World' is just one big thank-you note to my teachers. The book is dedicated to my fifth and sixth grade English teacher, Dr. Joseph D'Angelo, a massive force of erudition, martial artistry, culture, and love.
Taylor Mali
I have fought all over the world, and I am excited to be in 'EA Sports MMA' because this game is going to show the global appeal of mixed martial arts.
Fedor Emelianenko
In their pure form, the martial arts demand the intense awareness of the meditative mind, and have nothing to do with anger or wanton aggression. A practitioner is taught from the outset that the skills must never be used for personal gain, but only in self-defence or in the protection of others -- and even then only enough force as is absolutely necessary should be used.
David Fontana
When defeated ask yourself what mistakes invited the attack. This kind of positive thinking any fighter must possess.
Wong Shun Leung
Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world
Miyamoto Musashi
I love martial – arts movies. I grew up with my dad watching kung–fu theater every Sunday. So it was kind of my thing.
Milla Jovovich
I will continue to practice a martial arts form along with the mental and spiritual aspect that come with building a balanced life, and I will continue to incorporate it into whatever films I can.
Ryan Potter
The Art of Peace is medicine for a sick world. There is evil and disorder in the world, because people have forgotten that all things emanate from one source. Return to that source and leave behind all self-centered thoughts, petty desires, and anger. Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.
Morihei Ueshiba
Exchanging blows generously, which is not uncommon in some other martial arts, is unthinkable in Shaolin philosophy, because a Shaolin disciple always assumes that an opponent is competent and able to inflict damage with just one blow.
Wong Kiew Kit
It may seem difficult at first, but everything is difficult at first.
Miyamoto Musashi
We want to be seen as more than just martial artists, or bad stereotype token roles in American TV and movies.
Dat Phan
Fighting is an expression. It's a form of speech, and that's why they call it martial arts. It's an art.
Chael Sonnen