I have learned from Thong that the manner in which we train is as important as the manner in which we approach training. Everyone in his class shows up each week with a spirit of both self and group improvement. Our success is measured by the growth of the group as a whole as much as it is by the destruction of personal barriers, such as tension or weakness. Such a supportive, non-competitive training environment is a rare gift, and one which continues to impress, improve, and deliver results to the whole group, and not simply individuals within it.
I have learned so much from Thong, and from everyone he welcomes in his class, and have learned it in such a way that it is a small step to apply it to the non-martial areas of everyday life, whether this means stress management, awareness in the workplace, or even physical health. The applications of KaizenTao are as diverse as its origins, and I am honored by the privilege to train it.
Kevin Boyd
International Relations Analyst, Aikido Schools of Ueshiba