"Before I started karate training some 20 years ago, I was never physically active or fit. Now I'm in my late 30's; my body has never been in better condition, and my mind/sense has never been this sharp or clear, all thanks to the karate training. I have met so many amazing people locally and internationally through karate connections, and some of my best life experiences happened at dojos, seminars or tournaments. My late teacher, Master Nishiyama, left us a path of karate training that is fun and systematic; I'm here at VTK/VMAC, hoping to share with you my positive experiences through the training of this art."
 
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

Taichiro Kaijima

Over 20 years of Karate experience started in his native country of Japan. 6 time U.S. national champion. Internationally certified coach & instructor.

 

2013 Won 1st place in both Kata and Fukugo at the AAKF Western Regional Karate Championship in Redondo Beach, CA

2012 Top 8 in Individual Kata and Fukugo at the ITKF World Championships in Poland

2012 Won 2nd place at the 1st Nishiyama Memorial Cup in San Diego

2012 Won 1st Place in Individual Kata, 1st Place in Fukugo and 3rd Place in Kogo at the 51st AAKF National Championship in Los Angeles, California

2011 Won 2nd Place in Fukugo, 3rd Place in Individual Kata at the ITKF Pan American Championship in Santiago, Chile

2011 Won 1st place in Kata, 2nd place in Fukugo and Team Kumite at the 50th AAKF National Championship in Atlanta, Georgia

2010 Won 3rd place in Fukugo at the 15th ITKF Traditional Karate World Championship in Brazil

2010 Won 1st place in Individual Kata and 2nd place in Fukugo at the 49th AAKF National Championship in Seattle, WA

2009-Present Instructing at Valley Traditional Karate

2009 Won 1st place in Individual Kata and 2nd place in Fukugo at the 48th AAKF National Championship in Minneapolis, Minnesota

2009 Instructed seminars in 3 cities in Poland

2008-Present Instructing at National Karate Institute

2007 Won 3rd place at ITKF Summer Camp Goodwill Tournament in San Diego, California

2007 Won 2nd place in Fukugo and Individual Kata, 3rd place in Team Kumite at the 46th AAKF National Championship in Dallas, Texas

2006 Instructed at Eran Shine Traditional Karate in North Hollywood

2006 Won 2nd place in Fukugo and 3rd place in Individual Kata at the 45th AAKF National Championship in Laguna Hills, California

2005 Awarded 4th Degree Black Belt from ITKF

2005 Instructed at International Karate Camp in Krakow, Poland

2005 Won 3rd place in Fukugo at the 44th AAKF National Championship in Atlanta, Georgia

2004-2005 Instructed at National Karate Institute

2001-2004 Instructed at Swedish Embassy in Tokyo, Japan

2000 Won 1st place in Individual Kata and Team Kumite at the 39th AAKF National Championship in Atlanta, Georgia

1999 Won 1st place in Fukugo and Team Kumite at the 38th AAKF National Championship in Spokane, Washington

1998 Awarded 3rd Degree Black Belt from ITKF

1997 Joined National Karate Institute in Los Angeles

1995 Awarded 2nd Degree Black Belt from ITKF

1995-2000 Instructed at Traditional Karate Academy

1993 Joined Traditional Karate Academy in Los Angeles

1992 Awarded 1st Degree Black Belt from JKA

1989 Joined the Japan Karate Association Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan

 
 


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