I am very pleased that I have found your Karate studio. I feel very welcome as a new student. I have found all staff/ instructors to be profoundly patient and beyond skilled on an exponential level.
The most evident thing to me as a new student is: I feel the heart and joy of this Karate because everybody in the studio conveys that feeling. So for me.. if you want my input as a newcomer,I like the joy the most :) and the : hard work, sweat, wood floors and nothing fancy.
I have told ALL my friends where I work ( in a hospital ) to come visit because I think that your studio is a GEM!! I have a friend who does Judo at work, and he was interested to stop by with his instructor - but... I do not know the policy on drop ins, and do not want to be rude.
So to sum up, if I had one recommendation to change it would be: don't fundamentally. That is the truth Your studio is very unique. I would maybe recommend some add'l items for purchase- like bumper stickers, or T- shirts w/ IKA logo - because I will so represent.
I think also that the Kumite tournaments you will be doing will benefit the kids. BTW- I also think your web site is excellent too. So that is my 2 cents. Thanks for this privilege!
You could look high and low. But you'll never find a dojo like Mr Kubota's dojo. He is, without a doubt, one of the most knowledgeable and talented martial artists you could ever have the honor of training with. A living legend who embodies the true essence of budo, Mr Kubota is the teacher among teachers. Hands down, the best school around!
Just had my first class today! The instruction was excellent and the fellow students were great to learn from and practice with. I feel incredibly fortunate to be in the presence of a true Karate Master and am inspired by the quality of training in this gem of a Dojo. I recommend this training for adults and children. I will be bringing my kids here too!
This is the headquarters of the International Karate Association with schools in over 50 countries world-wide, right here in Glendale, California. Teaching at this location is the world famous 10th degree black belt Soke Takayuki Kubota. Creator of the Gosoku Ryu style of karate and the inventor of the Kubotan Self-defense keychain which bears his namesake. He is a fantastic teacher and is present for all classes and teaches many of the classes himself which is unprecedented for someone at his level. I have been a student of his continuously since 1981 and there are many there that have trained longer. One of the best schools in the world with many students that come to train from around the globe. He is also world renown for teaching law enforcement, and the military. Why train anywhere else with someone with marginal credentials? Soke Kubota is the best, hands down....
I am very pleased that I have found your Karate studio. I feel very welcome as a new student. I have found all staff/ instructors to be profoundly patient and beyond skilled on an exponential level.
The most evident thing to me as a new student is: I feel the heart and joy of this Karate because everybody in the studio conveys that feeling. So for me.. if you want my input as a newcomer,I like the joy the most :) and the : hard work, sweat, wood floors and nothing fancy.
I have told ALL my friends where I work ( in a hospital ) to come visit because I think that your studio is a GEM!! I have a friend who does Judo at work, and he was interested to stop by with his instructor - but... I do not know the policy on drop ins, and do not want to be rude.
So to sum up, if I had one recommendation to change it would be: don't fundamentally. That is the truth Your studio is very unique. I would maybe recommend some add'l items for purchase- like bumper stickers, or T- shirts w/ IKA logo - because I will so represent.
I think also that the Kumite tournaments you will be doing will benefit the kids. BTW- I also think your web site is excellent too. So that is my 2 cents. Thanks for this privilege!
