Grandmaster Whitney and all of the instructors at Whitneys Karate America are deeply passionate about turning their students into disciplined, focused, respectful and highly focused individuals. Coupled with their emphasis on character development is a commitment to developing mindful practice and an abiding drive for excellence in all the students do, in and out of the studio. Yes, its good to know the student learns self defense, and the kind that will actually protect them in the real world, but its even better knowing that they are training citizens with the wherewithal and attitude that will help them avoid needing to ever use it. But, just in case...Hiyah!