These hand-lettered designs by Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase focus on the twenty guiding principles of karate as stated by Gichin Funakoshi along with other fundamental precepts. Our thought is to include designs such as There is No First Attack in Karate (karate ni sente nashi), First Know Yourself Then Know Others (mazu onore wo shire shikashite ta wo shire), The Mind Must Be Set Free (kokoro wa hanatan koto wo yousu), Never Lose Your Beginner's Spirit (shoshin wasurubekarazu), and so on. If there is a design that you think would go great here then we would love to here from you! Send your suggestion to StockKanji Design Request. Scroll down for a complete list our Karate Principles Japanese Kanji Designs Our Karate Principles Japanese Kanji Designs are carefully researched and include independent dictionary references so you can verify the translation for yourself. We want you to be as happy with the meaning as you are with Master Takase's beautiful artwork. And if you have any questions about any of our Karate Principles Japanese Kanji Designs please feel free to contact us. 
Hand-lettered Designs by Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase
In 1989, after having won several national competitions, Eri Takase was awarded Japan's highest rank of Shihan, or Master. These Karate Principles Japanese Kanji Designs were personally hand-lettered by Master Takase - Each is a unique design to be found nowhere else. 
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