The "kara" of Karate-do was also interpreted by Gichin Funakoshi to mean "to purge [oneself] of selfish and evil thoughts, for only with a clear mind and conscience can [the practitioner] understand that [knowledge] which he receives." Funakoshi also believed that one should be "inwardly humble and outwardly gentle.
" Only through humility could one be open to Karate's many lessons, by listening and being receptive to criticism. He considered courtesy of prime importance.

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