Welcome to Martial Arts International Institute
Martial Arts International Institute LLC is a dojo, a training place, for traditional karate.
Established in December 2013 with the purpose of studying the history and techniques of Shotokan Karate, sharing cross cultural and martial arts experiences, and developing good community across the globe.
MAII is a budo community - advancing a spiritual as well as physical approach to the study of our arts.
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Sensei Takamichi Maeshima
Sensei Takamichi Maeshima started Karate training in 1992 at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. under Master Teruyuki Okazaki, who was a founder of the International Shotokan Karate Federation. After graduating from University, Sensei Taka joined the ISKF instructor trainee program and became a full-time instructor at the ISKF headquarters in Philadelphia. During this time, he competed and medaled in numerous regional, national, and international tournaments.Sensei Taka retired from competition in 2009, and switched the focus of his training system from sports karate to self defense.
Sensei Taka currently holds a 6th Dan (6th-degree black belt) in Shotokan Karate and a 2nd Dan (2nd-degree black belt) in Kodokan Judo. He also practices Shin Do Ryu, a style of Okinawan karate.
2000 – JKA World Tournament - Tokyo Japan - Team Kata 6th place
2001 – ISKF Pan American Championship - Philadelphia USA - Team Kata 1st place
2004 – JKA World Tournament - Tokyo Japan - Team Kata 6th place
2004 – ISKF Pan American Championship - Panama City Panama - US National Team Member
2005 – ISKF/US National Tournament - Columbus Ohio - Individual Kata 1st place
2006 – ISKF/US National Tournament - Anchorage Alaska - Individual Kata 1st place
2006 – JKA World Tournament - Sydney Australia - Team Kata 6th place
2008 – ISKF Pan American Championship - Georgetown Guyana - US National Team Member
2009 – ISKF World Tournament - Toronto Canada - Individual Kata 2nd place
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About Us
It is our desire to create an environment that allows room for the independent journey while providing a community that collectively and respectfully celebrates the process of becoming a martial artist.
Our purpose is to attract like-minded people interested in the study of martial arts - its history, techniques, and the exchanging of ideas across all disciplines.
At MAII we invite everyone to participate enthusiastically and bring positive energy to the dojo. We foster long term, healthy, and positive relationships amongst all our members and seek out affiliations with other independent minded dojos across the country. Cultural exchange between dojos positively impacts our members understanding of techniques and ideas and fosters a greater understanding of the world of martial arts.
Headquartered in Havertown, PA., Martial Arts International Institute is open for everyone, seven years and older. Head Instructor and founder - Sensei Taka Maeshima, has over 25 years teaching experience and enjoys teaching children as much as he enjoys the interaction with our adult members. Whoever wants to learn Karate and to practice discipline is welcome!
Please reach out with any questions and comments, or to schedule a visit to train with us!
1221 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083
