Yoshukai has helped me in many aspects of my life. It has helped with my discipline. Before attending Yoshukai, l was much less disciplined and less respectful to people. Karate has given me the ability to defend myself and teach my friends how to defend themselves as well. Not only do I know how to fight, but I know how to break holds, keep from being choked, and resolve fights without throwing a single punch or kick.  Last year, I was approached by someone who was angry with me. Instead of trying to talk; he started to try and punch me. I used what I learned in karate to angle in, and grab him, impairing his ability to hit me. We both made out of that fight unscathed. Without my training with Yoshukai, I could have been hurt. Karate has even helped me stay in good physical shape.

Karate has taught me discipline that carries out to many other parts of my life. I run track, and our practices are hard. If I had never started practicing karate, I would never have the discipline and endurance to continue running track.

Karate has also sharpened my mind. I have good grades and am in the advanced math class at my school. Karate has helped me with that mental discipline that makes me get good grades and pay attention in class. In conclusion, training in karate has benefited me in many, many ways.