Bushikai Karate Training School

Down on Old Kanchipuram Road in Cheyyar, you’ll find our karate school. It’s not hard to spot if you’re looking for it, though the Tiruvannamalai heat can make the walk a bit tiring. Bushikai Karate Training School is basically just a large hall with mats and some gear, but it’s where we spend most of our evenings. You can usually hear the students shouting their kiais from the street before you even walk through the door. It’s a sweaty place, especially when we have a full class of kids and adults all moving at once. We don't have fancy air conditioning or anything, just some big ceiling fans that do their best to move the air around. The floors get a lot of wear and tear, so we’re always sweeping or fixing things up. Parents sit on the benches at the back, scrolling on their phones or watching their kids try to get their kicks right. It’s a very local vibe here. We aren't trying to be some high-end gym; we’re just a place for people to learn some discipline and get some exercise. Some days are better than others, and sometimes the kids are more interested in talking than training, but we keep at it. It’s a simple life, teaching moves and helping people get a bit stronger, one class at a time.