Time passes quickly during youth.
Age progresses unnoticed.
Knowledge and learning are not accomplished at the same rate so do not waste time.

The dreams of youth, like new grass growing on the edge of a pond, must be fulfilled while fresh in the heart.

The autumn wind blows a big begonia away from the stoop, creating melancholy sounds.

Live for the moment, seize the opportunity; do not let chance pass you by...

The name Guseikai was created by the late Mr Eiichi Eriguchi, the former Chairman and President of JKF Wadokai. He was inspired by an idea derived from one of the Buddhist scriptures.

The first Guseikai dojo was established by Dr Hideho Takagi in Tokyo, Japan, followed by Bob Nash in Berkeley, California and Norma Foster in Vancouver, Canada.

   GU = serendipity, fortuituous circumstance, chance occurance
   SEI = becoming
   KAI = association

 The experience of Karate ought to be enjoyable. It should be about growing and confronting one's limitations; but it should always be done in a spirit filled with fun and enthusiasm. You must have the courage to examine your life and also have the ability to laugh at yourself. Life is too short to waste away in dread and fear. Live life to the fullest, enthusiastically and with a sense of wonderment. The trick is learning how to smile.....

 We are a group of people who met by fate, chance, serendipity....