Testimonials

From: Mr. Michaelson - Father of Student age 8:
My son looks forward to every karate class. He enjoys the teachers, has made some friends and is learning important skills. Best of all, he knows that he will only pass his belts if he truly earns it - unlike other schools that pass kids regardless of how they demonstrate their skills.

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From: Mrs. Janjua - Mother of Student Age 11:
Karate has taught my daughter to focus and given her more self-confidence. She is also able to follow tasks that are given to her more efficiently. We hope this will be a long life process and hope this will help her in the future.

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From: Mrs. Hanley - Mother of Student Age 7:
In the three months my son has been in karate, I have seen his confidence level improve when it comes to meeting people or in everyday activities. He is more aware of his surroundings and is very vocal to express his concerns. He enjoys coming to class and is always eager to show me what he has learned in class when we get home. So I like to thank everyone at the Bushido Kai for their help in contributing to my son's new self-confidence.

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From: G. Guerrero - age 16: (Blue Belt)
I have been training in the Martial Arts for most of my life. Since I was 8 years old I worked hard to get to where I am now. For 6 years I have been a proud member of the Richmond Hill Bushido Kai. I love karate because it has taught me discipline and respect for others. I especially love the karate because I get to help others with their karate as well, it could be showing somebody how to block or helping them in general.

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From: Mr. Chica Age: 23 (Shodan)
I have been training in the Bushido Kai since I was 10 years old. I have grown up with its mental philosophies and have seen, first-hand, the benefits of it on the mind, body, and especially spirit on my brother and myself. From the basics to kata to the more dynamic training, everything is meant to teach something. Now being a secondary schoolteacher, I see the extraordinary student-teacher relationship the Martial Arts create and its benefits to both parties.

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From: Ms. Nikmanesh - age: 19 (Shodan)
To me, karate is the creation of harmony between thoughts, words and action. When these three are carried out with the same motive, they create unity within a person. Karate, through physical practise, meditation, goal setting and improvement create a system of unity between words, thoughts and actions, which may well be applied to daily life practice.

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From: Mr. Corkery - age 17 (Shodan)
Karate enables me to have the energy and confidence to do what I like and whatever school requires me to do. The group presentation skills that I learn from teaching class greatly improve my presentations in school. Karate also gives me the exercise I may not otherwise be getting. I feel karate gives me an anchor to centre the rest of my activities around: Would this be safe? Is it a good use of my time and energy or could I be doing something more productive? The things I learn at the Dojo allow me to feel like I could effectively manage most situations that life could throw at me.