09/16/2026
This is what martial arts is really about. 🥋🇺🇸 On the left is Sifu Anthony years ago, training with us at Sasaki Kenpo. On the right is Sifu Anthony today, serving in the United States military.
We’re incredibly proud of where his journey has taken him, and while martial arts was only one part of that journey, the lessons he learned on the mat helped build a foundation he could carry with him long after leaving the studio.
Discipline to show up and do the work, even when it’s difficult.
Perseverance when things get uncomfortable.
Confidence to take on new challenges.
Respect for instructors, teammates and himself.
And the ability to stay focused, listen, learn and keep improving.
When we teach a child martial arts, our goal has never been simply to create a great martial artist. We want to help develop young people who are prepared to succeed wherever life takes them.
Seeing Sifu Anthony today is a reminder that sometimes the biggest results of martial arts training don’t show up until years later.