09/06/2026
In Karate, there is a big difference between someone who simply Teaches techniques (Coach) and someone who Develops people (Sensei)
An COACH may focus mainly on
✅ Correcting Mistakes
✅ Demanding Repetition, and
✅ Pushing students to work harder whenever they perform well.
👉 While this can improve Technical Skill, it often centers only on Results.
A SENSEI (True Mentor), however, looks beyond a student's current abilities and sees what they are capable of becoming. Instead of only pointing out flaws, they
🤜 Build Confidence
🤜 Encourage Growth
🤜 Teach Discipline, and
🤜 Help Students Develop Leadership Qualities.
Over time, students learn that Karate is not just about Stronger Punches and Kicks—it is about becoming a Better Person.
The Greatest SENSEI do more than create
👊 Skilled Karateka
👊 They help Shape Character
👊 Responsibility, Humility, and
👊 The Mindset needed to succeed both inside and outside the Dojo.
Karate-Do Academy of the Philippines
Philippine Traditional Karate Federation - Quezon City
