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Basics are everything.

/ Development, Dojo, Japan, Karate, Learning, Martial Arts, Masters, Motivation, Okinawa, Sensei / By Adam Carter

“Basics are everything.” ??

“You can’t have a strong house without a strong foundation. The stronger the basics, the stronger the house – it’s as simple as that. Unfortunately a lot of practitioners don’t understand.” ~ Fumio Demura
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? Photo Credit: Martial Arts Digital

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