Tom Callos Martial Quotations

Yes, a black belt should be able to execute precise, effective, beautiful, and technically proficient martial arts techniques, whatever the style. But just as importantly, a black belt should be able to execute precise and beautiful ideas, equal to or better than their physical techniques. A black belt should have an attitude equal in its brilliance to his or her physical skills.

The ultimate aim of martial arts is about taking what we practice so diligently on the mat --and putting it to work in the world. It's best expressed like this: Out of the dojo and into the world.