"Using martial arts & education I will
help create strong people with sharp minds and soft hearts."
Educator | Youth Coach | Accredited martial arts instructor
My vision for the youth (made in 2024)
Student Testimonies
Alex Wei
Harrison Saito has been one of the most influential figures in my life. Through Karate, he has given me a path of purpose and to be part of something larger than myself. I could not thank him enough for his admirable wiseness, experience and could not recommend Harrison more."
Andy Horvath
"I think a lot of us get stuck on the idea of what to practice in life. Whether it be BJJ, MMA, boxing, drumming, dancing, photography, art... My suggestion would be to find something that lights your inner fire. When it comes to martial arts, there is no right or wrong martial arts to train in and you can forget about the finish line. What's more important is the journey and process. You will reach the end of the line one way or another (if you're lucky enough to make it there of course) and you will figure that out along the way. We always seem fixated on the end goal. When I do this, I'll be happy/better. When I get this, I'll be happy/better etc etc. Round and round we go. No matter the colour of your belt, the status you hold in your job, the amount of money you make a year, the amount of followers you have bla bla... All of that is superfluous compared to the time we have in the present moment and how we choose to use it. I'm not saying to give those things up, they may be the fire you have in your belly and that's cool. I strugge with many things in life (and I don't mean for this to be proclamation of the self). I really want to express the idea of finding something that challenges you in a positive way, both physically and mentally. Karate is the perfect bridge between physical and psychological. Not only do you deal with strength, balance, stamina and physical resilience, the mental game takes you even deeper. Understanding and connecting with the body on a deeper level which also happens to cross over in everyday life. Structure, beauty, patience and fortitude are just some of the positives to take away from this practice. The Japanese have cultivated this way of life for centuries and although I've only scratched the surface, I feel more connected everyday. Thank you Harrison for your guidance and for teaching me. Love."
Lance Perez
"When I was studying for my HSC, I was having a lot of trouble with English and was recommended by a friend to start tutoring with Harrison. As a naive 17 year old student, I was struggling with my own expectations with HSC and as a result became quite anxious about my academic performance as I believed it would determine my future in university. Upon reflection of myself during that time, I would often impose a great amount of pressure to perform well and achieve high marks that would eventually deteriorate my own self-esteem, confidence and ultimately my own health. However, I noticed a positive change in myself with having lessons with Harrison, not only improvements in my writing capabilities but also in addressing these issues that I did not realise at that time. He was a positive influence in helping me realise the reality of the HSC and the examinations that it is only 'a test' and a 'pathway to university' which did not define myself as a human being. He raised an emphasis on focusing on the progression of my abilities and skills rather than results, through goals to have a sense of direction towards improvement. Overall with this perspective on the reality of HSC, and a focus on improving my skills, it has really made a productive impact on managing my expectations for the HSC and relieving myself from the burden to attain high marks. As a result, I actually experienced more academic success which has even persisted into my tertiary studies as I am in my second year of university studying a bachelor of nursing. I am very grateful for meeting a person like Harrison who has been a positive influence in my teenage years and his many lessons and teachings have become foundational to my holistic development as a young adult."
sharing a "Mutual desire to understand" each other
"Create your why to find your how"
sharing a "Mutual desire to understand" each other
Hi,
My name's Harrison and I want to make a positive and meaningful difference in other's lives. Always starting with myself.
