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The road to this state of complete harmony with the universe is certainly a long one, but in this quest for the absolute, man can build a strong and healthy body; he can learn to know and control himself though the physical and mental exertion required by karatedo training; by confronting his will against others in kumite and shiai he will develop fortitude, humility, and respect for his fellowmen; he will not be afraid to stand for what is right. All these qualities will make him a better man and he will be able to transpose them into all aspects of everyday life, helping him to fulfill his commitments to himself and to society. The Kenkokan school of karatedo stresses the positive development of mind and body. The student must develop himself according to his own physical and mental characteristics. He must first possess a good technical knowledge of karatedo and learn to know himself, his weaknesses, and his strong points. Then he must improve himself, correcting his weaknesses but basing his development primarily on his strong points. There is no standard way of reaching the highest state of mental and physical development. Each individual must find his own way by himself after he has come to know himself and mastered the techniques of karatedo well enough. From this point on, his physical and mental strong points must spearhead his development. For example, in competition (and the same reasoning is applicable to every other aspect of life) the student must possess a set of favorite techniques or combinations of techniques in which he will have developed the highest skill. This skill will give him great confidence in himself and will allow his mind to be intense and at the same time calm. Furthermore, if he knows himself well, his strength in techniques can easily cover his weak points.