Top 12 Inspirational Chuck Norris quotes for martial arts and life

When it comes to martial arts, Chuck Norris knows a thing or two about combat. Not only is he a skilled fighter, but he is also incredibly mentally tough. Sadly, a lot of people know him as a meme these days, but it’s fair to say that he’s also a highly skilled, legitimate martial artist. Here’s the 12 most inspirational quotes that we’ve found from the man himself. Whether these are applied to Karate, martial arts, or life in general – they are all applicable and can help you gain an insight into his mind. With this said, it’s no coincidence that Norris went on to achieve greatness, both in Karate and in the world of acting.

“There is no finish line. When you reach one goal, find another one”

“Whatever luck I had, I made. I was never a natural athlete, but I paid my dues in sweat and concentration and took the time to learn karate and become world champion”

“Always remember that your success begins inside you. If you can’t see it first, no one ever else will”

“A lot of people give up just before they’re going to make it. You know you never know when that next obstacle is going to be the last one”

“Karate is the best thing you can do for your child”

“It wasn’t until I went to Korea out of high school that I was exposed to martial arts for the first time and was just completely enamored with the physical ability of martial arts and making my black belt”

“The fact that everyone has chi, which is really little more than a technique of visualization allowing one to utilize the internal energy of what we have and letting it flow through the body”

“It’s the bullies who are afraid, are the ones that do all the fighting. It’s not the secure kids that get out there and fight. It’s the insecure kids”

“Violence is my last option”

“Men are like steel. When they lose their temple, they lose their worth”

“Long ago I made it a principle in my life to cultivate a positive frame of mind, to strive to protect it and to share it with those I meet. It is a principle that has served me well”

“If I had said ‘I don’t stand a chance’, one thing is clear. I wouldn’t have”