“I first began weight training with Bob Takano in 1997 as a competitive tennis player. I had never lifted weights before so he patiently taught me everything from square one. After a year I switched to weightlifting exclusively, and with Bob’s coaching I won the National Championships in 2003. Since his retirement from coaching competitive weightlifting, I have gone on to compete in the 2004 Olympics Trials, medal at numerous national competitions, and represent the United States at the international level. But it goes without saying that I would not have been able to achieve these things had it not been for those years training under Bob. I’m glad that he has gone on to coach again, and that athletes of all types now have the opportunity to benefit from his many years of experience.” - Leslie Musser
 Many thanks to Coach Bob Takano for coming out and teaching the Olympic Lifting Seminar during our Pre-season Conditioning Camp. His experience in teaching the lifts really came through when working with young athletes, most of whom had never heard of a clean or a snatch before. With his help, they could all perform the lifts by the end of the seminar, and are prepared to implement them into their training. I definitely hope to work with Bob again in the near future. - Eric Hansen Los Angeles International Fencing Center US Fencing National Team
 Coach Bob Takano established himself as a leading expert in the field of weightlifting and strength training starting in the 1970s. Recently, “T” was recognized for his outstanding contributions with his induction into the USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame. Coach Takano has done it all: produced Olympians, introduced and nurtured athletes of all abilities, and provided countless educational opportunities for coaches, parents, and athletes. Today, his web site (www.takanoathletics.com) is a leading source of the latest news and cutting-edge ideas that any serious strength/power coach or athlete should bookmark and visit regularly. - Harvey Newton1984 USA Olympic Coach (Weightlifting) www.newton-sports.com
 "Keep up the good work to get U.S. Olympic weightlifters to where they used to be internationally." - Tommy Kono (Double Olympic Gold Medalist)
 "We're blessed having Coach Mike or Greg Everett commenting on this, but Bob Takano, holy crap. Absolutely fantastic. I'm going to check out the site. I'm all into learning as much as I can. I would encourage others as well. - Arden Cogar, Jr.
Our thanks go out to Coach Bob Takano for coming up to Santa Barbara and running the fantastic Olympic Lifting Seminar on Saturday. For those of you who are interested in Coach Takano and his training programs, please check out his website at www.takanoathletics.com. The seminar was absolutely awesome and we are truly blessed to have someone with Coach Takano’s experience and teaching ability come to our little box. Congratulations to all of you that stepped up and took this seminar. - Traver H. Boehm & Eric Malzone
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“Working with Robert Takano greatly increased my athletic ability. My vertical jump increased over six inches and my overall strength and agility improved dramatically. Takano’s training prepared me to play at the highest levels of my sport. Without him, I don’t think I would have been able to experience playing on back-to-back National Championship volleyball teams at USC. I highly recommend Takano’s training regime.”
I have been fortunate to know Bob Takano for over 20 years. He was very helpful and supportive to me early in my coaching career, and I still call him to discuss issues and ask his opinion today. I have always been impressed by Coach Takano's thoughtful manner, and ability to consider several facets and sides of an issue. He is well read, and deeply experienced in our sport, and a fantastic resource to all of us.
"Coach it was it great seeing you again this weekend at the Oly Cert. I truly learned a lot and appreciated all of you input. Thank you!"
