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In the modern age, the progress of science has not yet fully contributed to the advancement of mankind. Our technologically oriented society has failed to free the individual to realize himself. Man is a prisoner of the machines that were designed to liberate him. Living conditions for most people have improved tremendously, but new evils have appeared. Obesity, heart disease, and nervous ailments are plaguing our societies, where many live at a frantic pace, alienated, in huge cities made of concrete and asphalt. We need to find a natural way to alleviate stress, to acquire a peaceful, relaxed mind, and develop a healthy and fit body.

Karatedo can fulfill all these needs at once. More than anything else, karatedo is a way of life. It is sometimes said, "Life is a heavy load that everyone has to carry to the top of the mountain." One has to prepare to reach this goal by building a strong body and mind. But if one is to overcome the difficulties of life, one must train hard and learn to fight. Karatedo teaches that to reach true peace of mind and harmony with nature, one must go beyond the rather narrow concept of winning and losing, and learn to win over oneself.