One must overcome the self before defeating an opponent. (BUDO saying)

Traditional Karate – an empty-handed martial art, based on skill rather than brute strength, and as such, size and strength are irrelevant. Aims to integrate the whole body to achieve powerful techniques with the least amount of effort possible. Moreover, it teaches practitioners to interact with the opponent using optimal distance and timing. This allows one to use the opponent’s action rather than conflict with his/her power.