ALTAMONTE AMERICAN KARATE ACADEMY
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  • Programs
  • Our Approach
  • Instructors
  • History
  • Kaicho Jim King
  • Contact Us

Our Philosophy

Our karate is based on the philosophy that we should never start fights, but rather that we should learn to settle differences through thoughtful speech and integrity. With the unknowns of the real-world, conflict will always exist, but our students learn to diffuse hostile situations to the best of their ability before acting with force. Regardless, our students are empowered with the knowledge and strength of practical and effective self-defense, should application be necessary. There is no first strike in karate, hence why none of our curriculum begins with an attack.

We strive to help students learn, listen, set goals, and follow through on achieving them. Most importantly, we instill in them a drive to work for the things they desire. In life, anything of value requires sacrifice. Teaching our students this discipline enables them to become problem-solving, hard-working, and good-natured individuals. Our hope is that our students apply these concepts outside of our dojo and desire to become significant contributors to their communities.


Our Creed

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"I believe that you cannot tell a true black belt that they cannot accomplish something in life."
- Hanshi Jim King
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