Karate Principles

The principles behind a style of karate are usually expressed in the formal language used at the dojo. Many styles emphasize that their goal is to help students develop both spiritually and physically, and to spread those changes wherever they go. On Soke Kubota's web page, it is phrased very bluntly: "The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in winning the fight, but rather in the perfection of the student's character" [IKA]. [ISKF]