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| "I started at UH in Spring 1999. A friend registered for karate (1 credit) class and I was interested so I signed up. Eventually, my brother started at SKC and I soon followed and became a full-fledged member of the dojo. I like Sensei Paul's mentality, character, and ethics. I also like the students and sempais. By far, no other school can compare with the quality of Sensei Paul or the school." | |
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--Chris Roller, Black (Age 26)
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| "I started karate because it looked fun. I like doing training and learning new things. Everything is great." | |
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--Reynold Kajiwara, Brown (Age 13)
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| "I needed to learn how to focus and be a better person. I like learning how to do different things." | |
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--Michael Shimabukuro, Brown (Age 15)
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| "I started because my dad wanted me to take a martial art and I remember [my friend] came here. I like that we learn a lot, both physically and mentally." | |
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--Amy Lee, Purple (Age 14)
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| "I started karate because I wanted to try. I like how we learn to focus better." | |
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--Daniel Reis, Purple (Age 12)
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| "I started karate because I wanted to learn self-defense. I like the teachers the best! Everything is perfect!" | |
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--Kylee Reis, Purple (Age 11)
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| "I wanted to learn martial arts and I like the way Sensei teaches." | |
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--Tyler Oho-Watt, Blue (Age 13)
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| "We enrolled Reynold to learn self-defense and to build confidence, and we believe SKC's good teaching has improved him. He is more confident, focused, and disciplined. Sensei Paul teaches them life skills and ends sessions with words of wisdom. The most important is perseverance. Keep trying and you will get better. It took Reynold 1 year to go from white to blue belt. He just stuck it out and never wanted to quit; he just kept practicing and he made it! [We're proud to tell you] that he now treasures for the student council at Moanalua Middle School, he's on the honor roll, and he's 1st cello in the orchestra." | |
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--Edwin & Pauline Kajiwara Son: Reynold (1st brown) |
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| "I wanted my children to experience the benefits that karate would add to their lives … physical conditioning, discipline, respect, concentration, and confidence. First and foremost, my children have been doing very well in school. They have very good work habits and are respectful to others. Many of the principles of karate can be related to understanding issues in life. The pride and satisfaction of moving up in rank due to hard work and diligence, can be applied to accomplishing other goals. The main reason [I would recommend SKC] is because of Sensei Paul Imada. His passion for karate and dedication to all of his students is the reason for the excellence of this dojo." | |
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--Elton Hara Children: Christian (1st brown) and Mirie (3rd brown) |
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| "We wanted Amy to be in a martial arts that would keep her active and help her focus. She chose this dojo because she has friends here. We have noticed she has more upper body strength and more patience and respect. I definitely believe that Amy has become stronger and more physically fit due to SKC. Sensei Paul relates stories and experiences to the students to motivate her and strive to be the best she can. We would recommend SKC. I especially like the fact that it is not the competition, but the self-control and leadership qualities that are stressed." | |
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--Dayle Lee Children: Amy (2nd purple) and Aaron (white) |
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| "I enrolled my children in karate for self-defense, discipline, and physical activity. It's good to have someone else push your child than the parent. They are less prone to 'clamming up' and they are more outgoing with more conviction." | |
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--Robert Loui Children: Michael (1st brown) and Jennifer (3rd brown) |
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| "Spencer has become more confident and assertive [because karate] provides structure and positive role models. SKC is well-rounded and grounded." | |
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--Brian Dickinson Son: Spencer (1st blue) |
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