After 17 years of karate, I saw how competition can pressure students. In schools, it often lowers confidence. But karate teaches calmness, balance, and form—tools to grow within. I wanted a place where learners express themselves without judgment.
Starting in 2025, the program includes:
Weekly sessions with kata and movement
Reflection and group dialogue
Creative work using karate forms
A performance that reinterprets "kata"
It serves diverse youth, including those outside traditional schools or with international roots. A pilot is planned in Bangladesh, where I’ve worked before.
The concept was shown at ISPIM 2024 and will feature in Triple Helix 2025 and other events. Long-term, the program aims to become a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) to allow global co-creation without top-down control.
The idea spread via conferences and social media. After ISPIM 2024, new educator ties formed in Japan and abroad. A pilot in Bangladesh is in discussion. A DAO model is also in progress to support decentralized learning networks.
Though still in preparation, one-on-one briefings and trials are available. Info is posted on SNS and our site. A facilitator course is not planned, but we welcome collaboration from interested partners.
