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Studying the martial Way is like climbing a cliff: keep going forward without rest. Resting is not permissible because it causes recessions to old adages of achievement. Persevering day in, day out improves techniques, but resting one day causes lapses. This must be prevented.

Mas Oyama

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Mas Oyama
Age: 70 †
Born: 1923
Born: July 27
Died: 1994
Died: April 26
Karateka
Mixed Martial Artist
Writer
Choi Bae-Dal
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