Sensei Taka Maeshima
Sensei Takamichi Maeshima started Karate training in 1992 at Temple University. His formal instructor was Master Teruyuki Okazaki, who was a founder of the International Shotokan Karate Federation. After graduating from the University, Sensei Taka joined the ISKF instructor trainee program and became a full- time instructor at the ISKF HQs in Philadelphia. As parallel to these, he competed in various tournaments regionally, nationally, and internationally, and won many titles. After retiring from competition in 2009, his karate training system has changed from sports karate to self defense purpose.
To reach this new vision, he established the Martial Arts International Institute in 2013. He is currently 6th Dan (6th-degree black belt) Shotokan Karate and 2nd Dan (2nd-degree black belt) Kodokan Judo. He is also practices, Okinawan Karate, Shin Do Ryu.
Sensei Taka’s Accomplishments:
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