We begin Sotai for one or two simple reasons, like self defense, fitness and spiritual growth;

Then as we experience more of what if does for us, the good changes that we experience to our inner self.
Sotai quickly develops into a passion and next thing you know, it has become an exciting worthwhile life style, a vehicle for self discovery & transformation into the confident, wonderful quality person we want to be; as we share this wonderful exciting journey of discovery based around the core of self defense training, with new friends.

I appreciate very much, that Sotai Kempo is where self defense gets real.
The friendly accepting atmosphere in the Dojo is evident from the first contact, providing a safe, secure & comfortable learning environment with others who share your passion.

Through the study of this martial art, the door to spirtiual growth & understanding will open.

“Live life half for yourself and half for others” is the foundation of the Sotai BuZen philosophy.
Manhood:
I believe that Sotai provides a regular long-term opportunity for young men to explore and discover the true meaning of manhood.
Where else can a youngster who is searching for himself go to discuss & explore what it truly means to be a man and regularly be with good role models?

The five aspects that make a fully developed, rounded, balanced, down to earth, mature man being…

Pragmatic: Competently pragmatic, able to do anything.
Emotionally: Stable, Secure, Balanced, Being aware of oneself and capable of managing & dealing with emotions appropriately in any situation.
Intellectually:  Realistic, Sound Values, Sound attitudes, Honorable, Integrity, Reliable, Honest, Strength to do the right & proper thing,
Respectful, Considerate, Selfless, Leadership.
Spiritually: Aware and developed in chosen path.
Financially: Independent, responsible, wise.
Sotai Kempo is a longterm vehical to develop true manhood while studing  practical, realistic self defense.

“Regularly evaluate yourself & set goals for further growth toward your goals.”
It is only through a comitment to yourself to consistently strive for knowledge and understanding over a long period that you will become the person you truley have the potential to be.

“When asked about why I have lived this wonderful Sotai Kempo lifestyle, training & instructing for over 40 years, besides sharing my passion and developing some amazing satisfying skills, attaining an unbreakable confidence, spirt and belief in myself, I read through 20 or so essays, students wrote, for their first grading.
(Topic; Why did you start Kempo & what do yo get out of it?)
Several nearly brought me to tears with the massive impact training had on them adding to the quality of their life in the first few months.
The philosophy of Sotai BuZen showing a direction & purpose to navigate and improve the quality of our short lives is a major appeal to consistantly training over a life time.

I believe that Sotai Kempo has so much more to offer than anyone ever thinks possible with the false shallow image the media portrays as evidenced by manystudents essays.”   
    Sensei