Martial arts have been around for centuries, and throughout that time, many great martial artists have shared their wisdom and insights on the practice. From Bruce Lee to Rickson Gracie, the following 25 martial arts quotes from martial artists capture the essence of the martial arts, from the importance of discipline and hard work to the power of the mind.
25 martial arts & motivational quotes
- “The greatest achievement is selflessness. The greatest worth is self-mastery. The greatest quality is seeking to serve others.” – Bruce Lee
- “The greatest mistake a martial artist can make is to be afraid to make one.” – Rickson Gracie
- “I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” – Bruce Lee
- “The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.” – George S. Patton
- “A black belt is just a white belt who never quit.” – Carlos Machado
- “The true science of martial arts means practicing them in such a way that they will be useful at any time, and to teach self-defense in such a way that it will be useful in all things.” – Miyamoto Musashi
- “Martial arts is not about fighting; it’s about building character.” – Bo Bennett
- “The ultimate aim of martial arts is not having to use them.” – Bruce Lee
- “A good martial artist does not become tense, but ready. Not thinking, yet not dreaming. Ready for whatever may come.” – Bruce Lee
- “Martial arts is a journey, not a destination.” – Rickson Gracie
- “In martial arts, the only easy day was yesterday.” – Anonymous
- “The more you know, the less you need to show.” – Anonymous
- “The true meaning of martial arts is not about winning or losing, but about the cultivation of the human spirit.” – Gichin Funakoshi
- “The real fight is against oneself.” – Rickson Gracie
- “The true warrior is invincible because he or she contests with nothing.” – Bruce Lee
- “The best defense is a good offense.” – Anonymous
- “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln
- “The only thing that ever sat its way to success was a hen.” – Sarah Brown
- “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” – Socrates
- “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
- “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
- “The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.” – Dale Carnegie
- “The only way to win is to learn faster than anyone else.” – Eric Ries
- “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
- “The only way to make your dreams come true is to wake up.” – J.M. Power
These quotes from martial artists serve as a reminder of the discipline, hard work, and mental fortitude required to excel in the martial arts. They also highlight the importance of self-improvement, humility, and the pursuit of knowledge. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, these quotes can serve as inspiration and guidance on your martial arts journey.
Paul is a 44 year old Online Marketeer and Dad to a beautifull daughter who started Judo and Japanese Jiu Jitsu.
After a few lessons Paul joined a class where the parents where allowed to go on the mat with the kids.
Since then Paul is hooked and he immediately started immerging himself in the world of martial arts.
