Testimonials From A Few Of Doshu Colangelo’s Students

“…You are the One with all the Courage to follow your Passion!!! Yes, it’s hard work but that’s what makes you different from the rest of us. You’re constant perseverance to serve and give and motivate…and never expecting much in return…a True Warrior who I am proud to have as my Sensei!!!” R.V.

“I can’t thank you enough for all the love and time and support you’ve given me. I wanted to tell you how much you helped me to become what I am today compared to what I once was. I hope you know how much you have done for me and probably a bunch of others just like me by making that choice 12 or 13 years ago when you DECIDED to open a martial arts studio. Thank you for all the challenges…for believing in me which helped me to believe in myself…for showing me your weaknesses as well as your strengths…for your pure desire to make people feel relaxed in your presence…your approachable spirit is natural and noticed….” R.S.

“How is that you know just how much a person can take? What is it that you can see that most people don’t? Thank you for helping to bring out a part of me that had been hiding. For showing me that playing it safe kept me from moving forward. You gave me the momentum to succeed… it must be a great feeling the moment you see someone light up! When they Shine!... So I thank you with every inch of my aching body for your faith in me, for making a choice in your own life to follow your passion and do what you love and not settling for less. You have truly made a difference in my life because of it. You’re a man of great integrity and I am proud and honored to call you my Sensei.” G.V.

“How to I begin to thank you for leading on this journey in karate? You have been such an important part of my life over the past seven years…I have reached a goal that I never really thought possible. Thank you for putting up with me and not giving up on me when I was ready to give up on myself.” L.C.

“I can’t tell you how much you inspired and motivated and renewed my own self-confidence, strength & determination for self-discipline. You are doing a Great thing and I thank you from the bottom of my heart – God touches and speaks to people through others and this morning it has been you.” S.D.

“I have learned so much, mostly from the constant challenges I’ve taken and must say there have been times when you weren’t my favorite person, but then this is what makes a great Sensei….this habit of taking students out of their comfort zone. It’s not really about the belt when you think about it, its’ about each individuals dedication and discipline to a choice they have made. Can I handle this? Yes I can…move over self-doubt, fear and anxiety, there’s no room for you in my life. I realize that we are all just ordinary people who have chosen to reach beyond ourselves embracing a possibility larger than we are. It’s taken me awhile but I now understand why the spirit and mind are the most important…because in the end, it is what decides. Thank you Sensei Mark!!! I’ve had a breakthrough…I’m ready for my test. I’ll show you what I mean on testing day…when I breakthrough my boards.” G.S.

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