Takahashi Karate Dojo

In Karate the most challenging opponent is you. To improve you must constantly strive within yourself and never give less than everything you have.

The whole essence of karate is looking within yourself and pushing to be the best you can be—learning your own limitations and pushing to the fullest extent. That whole philosophy is not just for the Dojo; it can be used at home, in business, in life.

Always get back to "The Way"

Realize that the Art of learning Karate is endless and you can go far with it. You just have to open your mind.

Training Karate is not about the destination it is about the journey.

Would you be able to practice Karate-do, if you had no arms or legs?

Karate allows me to maintain my perspective and focus. You get out of life what you put into it. Hard, steady work has many rewards. In the beginning of your training it all seems so awkward. Slowly and steadily it feels natural; like you were meant to move that way. It begins to feel graceful and you begin to walk taller; more self assured. It then begins to positively affect how you interact in your daily life outside of the dojo. It becomes part of your life.

Unity of body, mind, and spirit portrays Karate's essence.

Training in Karate is a great way to develop ones discipline, self-confidence, self-control, self-awareness, strength, endurance and a means to defend yourself (or others) should the need ever arise. What you get out of your training is what you put into your training. If you choose to do the very least, you will get a certain result. Should you choose to give it your very best each and every time, aiming to do just a little better than you did the time before, you will then get a greater and more rewarding outcome which will carry over in all aspects of your life whether it be consciously or sub-consciously.

Studying Karate is truly a way of life. It is both an enlightening and humbling experience. It helps us reach into our inner depths and identify with our inner self our true essence. This understanding can then be applied to all aspects of our lives… if we so desire.