"In budo, we search for truth of spirit, mental preparedness, physical strength, and the courage to be able to face any challenge. As one practices karate, one learns these things."

"In your life’s journey, you carry these tenets within your heart. Open your heart and learn. Be in the moment and bring all your attention to each challenge. With intention, grow in your art. Your art becomes your life. Give something back."

Makio Nishida

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Professional Work

Qi Gong Healer
Authentic Jikiden Reiki Master

Competitions

Affiliated with the Texas Board of Professional Martial Arts Instructors
Won over 300 trophies in state, national, and international competitions
Certified referee in regional and national competitions with the Amateur Athletic Union from 1993 - 2001
Won the AAU National Competition in 1992 in kata
Top-Ten Competitor in karate for 15 consecutive years

Instructional Experience

Pupil, instructor, and competitor in the martial arts for over 58 years
Practitioner and instructor of Qi Gong healing therapies
Instructor and advisor for students with behavioral problems at Treetop International and Fourth Street School
Instructor of Tai Chi for the University of North Texas Health Sciences
Advisor and instructor for the Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons and Police Departments of New Mexico and Texas
Panel speaker for Tai Chi and Qi Gong at the National Conference of Alternative and Complementary Medicine for Minorities

Community Service

Served as Vice President on Japanese Society Board of Directors from 2001-2007
Coordinator of Tea Ceremony at the Japanese Garden’s Tea House at the Japanese Festival since 1986
Performed Karate and Tai Chi at the fall and spring Japanese Festivals since 1986.
Principal for Japanese Language School for the Japanese Society

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