The first connotation of karate indicates that Karate is a technique that permits one to defend himself with his bare hands and fist without weapons.

The tremendous offensive and defensive power of Karate-do is well known. Karate-do is an art with which one can defeat enemies with a single fist attack or kick, without weapons. The value of the art depends on the one applying it. It's application is for a good pupose, then the art is of a great value; but if its misused, then there is no more evil or harmful art than Karate. The indiscriminate use of the art of Karate would cause great public concern and one cannot deny its potential dangers. However, it would be regrettable that pursuit of his mysterious art, of which one can be properly so proud, should be shunned simply because it is too dangerous. The source of concern is largely based on the misconception arising from instructors of poor character, who thoughtlessly place the emphasis of training on the techniques rather than one do, and from the misbehavior and poor attitues of Karate students who are learning this art solely as a technique of fighting. In a few words, then those who seek Karate should not stop merely with the perfection of their techniques. Rather, I hope, they will dedicate their to seeking the true Karate-do. This is because life through Karate-do is life itself,public and private.