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Kanō Jigorō
Born in Mikage, Hyogo Prefecture in 1860, Jigoro Kano systematized traditional jujutsu into modern 'judo,' fusing educational philosophy with martial spirit. As founder of Kodokan judo and the father of Japan's Olympic movement, his principles of 'maximum efficiency' and 'mutual welfare and benefit' hold universal value that transcends martial arts.
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Rise early in the morning, retire early at night.
-- Hōjō Sōun
子供には物を与えるな、苦労をさせよ
-- Nogi Maresuke
Hard in training, easy in battle.
-- Alexander Suvorov
A few disciplined men are worth more than a disorganized multitude.
-- Belisarius
No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training.
-- Epaminondas
You must listen to your body. Run through annoyance but never through pain.
-- Paavo Nurmi