Both my son and daughter have attended the classes regularly for the last three
years. Frankly I feel they have gained a lot and as such the class is now a part of
their life. The first benefit I can think about is discipline. This attribute at this age
has helped the children to be disciplined about the other activities.
Secondly, I have seen a definite help in development of a positive psyche in the
children. Specially in my daughter I saw a sea change from a shy and often scared
child to someone who was doing ‘Rock climbing – rappelling etc. at the cliffs near
Goa at a very young age of eight. I remember in my days in school, we had a daily
outside physical activity. Today’s children are deprived of such activities and daily
dose of karate helps them “Sweat it out” and flex the muscles – something I think is
a must for everyone. So I think Seido karate helps my children develop their
physical well-being and a strong mental well being as well.
- Ritu Mathur (Mother of Vasundhara and Gautam Mathur – Advanced Green
and Green Belt in Junior Class)
I think Karate as a sport has been good for Rohan. The physical activity involved
is great and also very necessary. I think Rohan is very fit, though at home he tends
to be a bit lazy!! He seems to enjoy coming to the club to attend the class.
We feel that the tests taken to progress to the next level should be tougher so that
they do not feel that the test is just a formality and that they are definitely getting the
next belt, irrespective of how they perform. I don’t think there is anything wrong in
failing a child if he is not up to the required level. They should understand both
success & failure.
On the whole, I am very satisfied with Rohan’s progress during the class and
most importantly, given Rohan’s personality, I am happy that he is ‘happy’ coming
to his karate class.
- Nandini Dayal (Mother of Rohan Dayal – Brown Belt in Junior Class)
Ever since I started practicing Seido Karate, my goals have varied from
something very immediate to long term. In the beginning, it was all about keeping
fit and working off my aggressive energies. It has slowly but surely woven its way
into the very fabric of my life.
The evening sessions with my teacher are the high points in an otherwise
mundane existence. The time spent in the class is something totally removed from
the daily life. All the external world baggage is something, which is left out of the
dojo. In the class we come to understand our true selves. Not all the things we
come to know about ourselves are good, but I feel that it is better to know then and
harness them rather than let them take over you completely as a result of an extra-
ordinary stimulus.
- Kuldip Vikram (Advanced Brown Belt – Senior Class)
Practicing karate for the past 30 months and more, it has meant the following to me:
It has helped me keep a commitment – classes are held 4 days a week, which I try
not to miss.
Become a team member – I seek the help of my seniors and when a junior want
help, I try to help them.
Know my limits – both physical & otherwise, which has helped control on emotions
to an extent.
Definitely helped in keeping quite fit physically.
Helped me meet some wonderful friends even though we don’t see each other
outside the class.
Helped me achieve an overall sense of fulfillment and an overall meaning in life.
- Rajat Banerji (Green Belt - Senior class)
It has been 2.5 years since I joined karate. It has been a wonderful experience.
We have worked hard and had some fun along the way. I have no complains as
such but I do feel disheartened that the number of students has not increased as
much as expected. Though a few students have joined in the past few months, a
few have also left, hindering the true growth of the dojo. Another disheartening
aspect is the number of females to join a self-defence class, given how unsafe
women/ girls are right now. The club should publicize karate, which unfortunately it
does not. The initiative of starting fortnightly classes for the orphanage should give
us the much needed publicity and push.
I feel sad that I will be at this dojo for only two more months, but I wish senpai
and all the students the very best and hope that Seido Noida becomes one of the
very best dojos.
- Manish Govil (Green Belt. Pursuing MBA at Singapore University in July
2005).
What I like about the karate class:
Physical fitness & techniques of aggression and self-defense are the more visible
benefits but more importantly it instills control. Makes the learner mentally and
physically strong, steady, and dependable and increases concentration and focus
in whatever one is put into.
It teaches fighting without feeling of hatred. Seems like after a while it becomes a
way of life with the learner. He gives 100 % to each task, learns to live in the
present, and is forbearing towards others. The entire attitude & outlook towards life
changes. The learner is able to maintain his calm & work under a lot of pressure.
It is wonderful to watch katas and duels.
In short if I had choice, I would always decide to marry a karateka!
- Shubhu Vikram (White Belt - Senior class, Kuldip Vikram’s wife (Brown
Belt))
Karate is more than just a recreational activity. The discipline has so much
attached to itself, that it is perfectly capable of even transforming lives.
The thing I like most about it is how it teaches us to persevere. Even after 100
push ups, there would always be challenge to do 10 more.
- Aman Sahni (Advanced Green Belt - Senior Class).
Karate has tremendously helped me in all spheres of life. It has helped me
become more observant and increased my concentration power. I admire the
dedication and hard work of Senpai because he comes to the class in sickness as
well as in health. I would like that more girls would participate.
- Laksheeta Govil (Green Belt – Senior Class)
I find the class very interesting. I like everything about this class. Infact this class
has affected me a lot in positive terms like I have become more disciplined than I
was 2 years ago. It has helped me to develop my concentration through meditation.
The class has made me physically and mentally strong. The two bet things I like
about the class are the kumite and the bag practice.
- Rahul Senwal (Advanced Yellow belt - Youth Class)
I like the karate class because we get to meet new friends and get to be together.
I think it is important for me because we learn discipline, we learn to meditate and
have a lot of fun!
- Vasundhara Mathur (Advanced Green Belt - Junior class)
I like the karate class. There are many friends and I like Senpai. I like to do
katas, self-defense and kicks. I would like to get to black belt fast. I like to do
meditation a little. Senpai is very good at everything.
- Rohan Dayal (Brown Belt - Youth Class)
The positive aspects or the advantages of joining the class are that we learn to
be in ‘Discipline’ and we also learn to respect each other irrespective of being
junior or senior (age wise or rank wise). We do have lots of fun or humour between
the classes, which makes it enjoyable. I should not forget to mention that the best
part is witnessing Kumite.
I would want everyone to maintain the class atmosphere and the class in the
future as it is now!
- Urvashi Senwal (Advanced White belt - Senior Class)
Karate being good to develop discipline & fitness in kids, we feel very happy
about our children being able to practice karate. Self-defense & confidence are
other benefits. A very warm and conducive learning environment. Senpai’s
individual attention to the students.
We are very happy with senpai’s warm and affectionate teaching and wish the
class even more success and achievements.
- Mrs. And Mr. Narayanan (Parents of Ambika and Govind – yellow belts in
the junior class)
I like the karate class because it is very enjoyable, fun and make lots of new
friends in this class. I think that Senpai is a very nice teacher and he always livens
up the class.
The class is very, very, very interesting when we have self-defense and sparring.
In this class however, obedience, respect and love (the principles of Seido
Organization) are to be taken very seriously and indiscipline is simply not allowed.
The class is also a good place to exercise and to keep fit. I would like to say the
class is a wonderful class to be in. it is a good place to learn to defend yourself
when you need to.
- Ambika Narayanan (Yellow belt - Junior class)
I like the karate class because we learn to fight, build discipline and it is very
interesting. The rules of our karate school are that we should have love, respect
and obedience. I even like it because we have fun doing katas and self-defense. I
even enjoy coming here because our master (Senpai) is very nice though he looks
dangerous with that beard of his! It is even nice to come here because as new
people join, we make new friends. And the best things – rolling and some fun
games and when it is someone’s birthday, we get to have toffees!!!
- Govind Narayanan (Yellow belt - Junior class)
The karate class – Karate is to protect ourselves, have discipline and respect for
others. In karate we have to keep discipline and concentrate on the things, which
we are doing. We have to give respect to others and not to hit badly. I hate when I
am not saying the prayer.
- Akul Khullar (Blue belt - Junior class)
years. Frankly I feel they have gained a lot and as such the class is now a part of
their life. The first benefit I can think about is discipline. This attribute at this age
has helped the children to be disciplined about the other activities.
Secondly, I have seen a definite help in development of a positive psyche in the
children. Specially in my daughter I saw a sea change from a shy and often scared
child to someone who was doing ‘Rock climbing – rappelling etc. at the cliffs near
Goa at a very young age of eight. I remember in my days in school, we had a daily
outside physical activity. Today’s children are deprived of such activities and daily
dose of karate helps them “Sweat it out” and flex the muscles – something I think is
a must for everyone. So I think Seido karate helps my children develop their
physical well-being and a strong mental well being as well.
- Ritu Mathur (Mother of Vasundhara and Gautam Mathur – Advanced Green
and Green Belt in Junior Class)
I think Karate as a sport has been good for Rohan. The physical activity involved
is great and also very necessary. I think Rohan is very fit, though at home he tends
to be a bit lazy!! He seems to enjoy coming to the club to attend the class.
We feel that the tests taken to progress to the next level should be tougher so that
they do not feel that the test is just a formality and that they are definitely getting the
next belt, irrespective of how they perform. I don’t think there is anything wrong in
failing a child if he is not up to the required level. They should understand both
success & failure.
On the whole, I am very satisfied with Rohan’s progress during the class and
most importantly, given Rohan’s personality, I am happy that he is ‘happy’ coming
to his karate class.
- Nandini Dayal (Mother of Rohan Dayal – Brown Belt in Junior Class)
Ever since I started practicing Seido Karate, my goals have varied from
something very immediate to long term. In the beginning, it was all about keeping
fit and working off my aggressive energies. It has slowly but surely woven its way
into the very fabric of my life.
The evening sessions with my teacher are the high points in an otherwise
mundane existence. The time spent in the class is something totally removed from
the daily life. All the external world baggage is something, which is left out of the
dojo. In the class we come to understand our true selves. Not all the things we
come to know about ourselves are good, but I feel that it is better to know then and
harness them rather than let them take over you completely as a result of an extra-
ordinary stimulus.
- Kuldip Vikram (Advanced Brown Belt – Senior Class)
Practicing karate for the past 30 months and more, it has meant the following to me:
It has helped me keep a commitment – classes are held 4 days a week, which I try
not to miss.
Become a team member – I seek the help of my seniors and when a junior want
help, I try to help them.
Know my limits – both physical & otherwise, which has helped control on emotions
to an extent.
Definitely helped in keeping quite fit physically.
Helped me meet some wonderful friends even though we don’t see each other
outside the class.
Helped me achieve an overall sense of fulfillment and an overall meaning in life.
- Rajat Banerji (Green Belt - Senior class)
It has been 2.5 years since I joined karate. It has been a wonderful experience.
We have worked hard and had some fun along the way. I have no complains as
such but I do feel disheartened that the number of students has not increased as
much as expected. Though a few students have joined in the past few months, a
few have also left, hindering the true growth of the dojo. Another disheartening
aspect is the number of females to join a self-defence class, given how unsafe
women/ girls are right now. The club should publicize karate, which unfortunately it
does not. The initiative of starting fortnightly classes for the orphanage should give
us the much needed publicity and push.
I feel sad that I will be at this dojo for only two more months, but I wish senpai
and all the students the very best and hope that Seido Noida becomes one of the
very best dojos.
- Manish Govil (Green Belt. Pursuing MBA at Singapore University in July
2005).
What I like about the karate class:
Physical fitness & techniques of aggression and self-defense are the more visible
benefits but more importantly it instills control. Makes the learner mentally and
physically strong, steady, and dependable and increases concentration and focus
in whatever one is put into.
It teaches fighting without feeling of hatred. Seems like after a while it becomes a
way of life with the learner. He gives 100 % to each task, learns to live in the
present, and is forbearing towards others. The entire attitude & outlook towards life
changes. The learner is able to maintain his calm & work under a lot of pressure.
It is wonderful to watch katas and duels.
In short if I had choice, I would always decide to marry a karateka!
- Shubhu Vikram (White Belt - Senior class, Kuldip Vikram’s wife (Brown
Belt))
Karate is more than just a recreational activity. The discipline has so much
attached to itself, that it is perfectly capable of even transforming lives.
The thing I like most about it is how it teaches us to persevere. Even after 100
push ups, there would always be challenge to do 10 more.
- Aman Sahni (Advanced Green Belt - Senior Class).
Karate has tremendously helped me in all spheres of life. It has helped me
become more observant and increased my concentration power. I admire the
dedication and hard work of Senpai because he comes to the class in sickness as
well as in health. I would like that more girls would participate.
- Laksheeta Govil (Green Belt – Senior Class)
I find the class very interesting. I like everything about this class. Infact this class
has affected me a lot in positive terms like I have become more disciplined than I
was 2 years ago. It has helped me to develop my concentration through meditation.
The class has made me physically and mentally strong. The two bet things I like
about the class are the kumite and the bag practice.
- Rahul Senwal (Advanced Yellow belt - Youth Class)
I like the karate class because we get to meet new friends and get to be together.
I think it is important for me because we learn discipline, we learn to meditate and
have a lot of fun!
- Vasundhara Mathur (Advanced Green Belt - Junior class)
I like the karate class. There are many friends and I like Senpai. I like to do
katas, self-defense and kicks. I would like to get to black belt fast. I like to do
meditation a little. Senpai is very good at everything.
- Rohan Dayal (Brown Belt - Youth Class)
The positive aspects or the advantages of joining the class are that we learn to
be in ‘Discipline’ and we also learn to respect each other irrespective of being
junior or senior (age wise or rank wise). We do have lots of fun or humour between
the classes, which makes it enjoyable. I should not forget to mention that the best
part is witnessing Kumite.
I would want everyone to maintain the class atmosphere and the class in the
future as it is now!
- Urvashi Senwal (Advanced White belt - Senior Class)
Karate being good to develop discipline & fitness in kids, we feel very happy
about our children being able to practice karate. Self-defense & confidence are
other benefits. A very warm and conducive learning environment. Senpai’s
individual attention to the students.
We are very happy with senpai’s warm and affectionate teaching and wish the
class even more success and achievements.
- Mrs. And Mr. Narayanan (Parents of Ambika and Govind – yellow belts in
the junior class)
I like the karate class because it is very enjoyable, fun and make lots of new
friends in this class. I think that Senpai is a very nice teacher and he always livens
up the class.
The class is very, very, very interesting when we have self-defense and sparring.
In this class however, obedience, respect and love (the principles of Seido
Organization) are to be taken very seriously and indiscipline is simply not allowed.
The class is also a good place to exercise and to keep fit. I would like to say the
class is a wonderful class to be in. it is a good place to learn to defend yourself
when you need to.
- Ambika Narayanan (Yellow belt - Junior class)
I like the karate class because we learn to fight, build discipline and it is very
interesting. The rules of our karate school are that we should have love, respect
and obedience. I even like it because we have fun doing katas and self-defense. I
even enjoy coming here because our master (Senpai) is very nice though he looks
dangerous with that beard of his! It is even nice to come here because as new
people join, we make new friends. And the best things – rolling and some fun
games and when it is someone’s birthday, we get to have toffees!!!
- Govind Narayanan (Yellow belt - Junior class)
The karate class – Karate is to protect ourselves, have discipline and respect for
others. In karate we have to keep discipline and concentrate on the things, which
we are doing. We have to give respect to others and not to hit badly. I hate when I
am not saying the prayer.
- Akul Khullar (Blue belt - Junior class)
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