Based on our observations over the last ten years, we believe students benefit most when they train regularly with a familiar group of people. There are several groups of students in the dojo who exemplify team spirit and group energy.

Each individual karate-ka (student of karate) progresses and grows with the support and encouragement of their training pod. Each training pod is comprised of about 6 to 10 students. As closely as possible, members are carefully selected to be part of a balanced pod based on rank, age, physical size, social cognition,etc.

Among many other benefits, the training pods give individual members the opportunity to develop teamwork and leadership skills. The training pods also give us a chance to focus on level appropriate basics and kata.