Testimonials from students at Chelsea Karate

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"World Oyama Karate, Chelsea has been a wonderful place for our boys (Alex, Stephen and Turner) to learn karate. We have observed significant improvements in confidence, both inside and outside the dojo. The training promotes discipline and respect with a great workout. Our boys are definitely healthier, with greater stamina and strength than before."
-Denver A., father and engineer, Birmingham, Alabama

"For our family, karate is an activity that our children can excel. It started out as a confidence builder for our oldest son, Allen. Two and a half years later, Oyama Karate is a family activity for me, both my sons (Allen and Daniel) and a daughter (Anna Jordan). I have watched my children become more confident in learning and more disciplined. Karate has instilled a work ethic into their minds. They understand it takes effort, practice and discipline to advance. What sport or job doesn't require this ethic? This year, I watched as my middle son, Daniel, became one of two soccer team champions. I attribute much of his confidence and determination to what he has learned from Sensei Tetsu at World Oyama Karate, Chelsea."
-Scott Perkins, father and developer, Birmingham, Alabama

"At the age of 46, I have returned to World Oyama Karate. Since returning, I have lost 35 pounds. My stamina, balance and flexibility have increased greatly. I used to have back problems, but now the pain is nearly gone, and I no longer take daily medication. Going to the dojo to 'just sweat' is one of the best things I have ever done. You're never too old or too far gone to start to work out."
-Richard T. Baker, X-ray Technician, Sterrett, Alabama

"World Oyama Karate, Chelsea provides an interesting means of getting in shape and learning a useful skill. By progressing through the classes, I stay interested and can continue to attend where activities like aerobics would become boring very quickly. Sensei Tetsu is a very skilled instructor who tailors his teaching to my level. He encourages me to do my best and go beyond. I would recommend World Oyama Karate, Chelsea to anyone who wishes to learn this skill or have a fun and exciting means of getting exercise."
-Robin O. Griffin, Environmental Scientist, Wilsonville, Alabama

"Training at World Oyama Karate, Chelsea has been an exciting and life-changing experience for me. Over the past year, I have gained a better understanding of many important concepts such as discipline, self-control, hard work and sacrifice. I have noticed an improvement in these areas of my life inside and outside the dojo. The thing that attracted me the most to World Oyama Karate in Chelsea was its high-intensity class sessions along with its emphasis on free fighting. Although other karate studios are located closer to my home, I chose this one because I love a good challenge, and at World Oyama Karate, Chelsea, every class is a challenge."
-Steven Franks, Fireman and Student, Alabaster, Alabama

"I am 52 years old and currently an orange belt rank. I very much enjoy training at World Oyama Karate, Chelsea. Sensei Tetsu understands my capabilities and senses when I need to rest a little and when I need to pick it up a bit. I have lost weight, and I am in much better shape due to the classes. I am more alert, and I think it has helped my mental sharpness. The exercise helps me to be more limber and agile than just the traditional running or weight lifting. We also learn about philosophy of life, and I have picked up several quotes that I use in my leadership. Once I got started, I found that the experience is much more worthwhile than I ever expected."
-Ben J. Crew, Management Consultant, Sylacauga, Alabama

"I joined World Oyama Karate 7 years ago because I was looking for a fun way to exercise. What I gained from my training has been more than I ever imagined. Classes are definitely physical (I lost 12 pounds), but I also learned to be confident and unafraid, yet humble and respectful. Before joining World Oyama Karate, I visited several other martial arts schools. I chose World Oyama Karate because I liked that the instructor was Japanese and a genuine martial artist. The instruction I received in my trial lesson was so much more in-depth than what I got elsewhere that I knew immediately this was the school for me. I highly recommend World Oyama Karate, Chelsea to anyone who wishes to continue learning and growing, even as an adult."
-Lora Yanagisawa, Ph.D., Cell Biologist, Chelsea, Alabama