The Pendo Karate Mission:
Educate our students in the principles and techniques of a safe and ethical program of Excellence in Martial Art.
Pendo Karate Students learn that the practice of Karate and Martial Art functions as a means for personal growth and self-reliance. Pendo students learn how to learn, and they are challenged to apply their knowledge throughout their lives and world. Their practice reveals that Karate is not fighting, and they learn the value of conflict resolution.
Increase success in school and any other endeavor.
Pendo students find greater meaning in their academic subjects in school, and how their lessons apply to their lives. They create relationships between Martial Art and the subjects that they study in school. The students are taught to apply the principles that they learn in Karate to their academic subjects.
Promote growth and develop strength of character.
Pendo students practice, leadership, confidence, self-discipline, and respect. They also acquire Life Skills for personal development as they learn about excellence, purpose, and self reliance. Through their Karate practice the students examine their goals, emotions, behaviors, and achievements.
Learn and establish behaviors that lead to a lifetime of excellent health.
Pendo Karate Students learn that Martial Art practice provides strength, endurance, flexibility, and complete physical training. They learn that Karate can be practiced for a lifetime of fitness, and that it is very effective in weight management and reducing stress.
Sensei Alfred Gargiulo