I remember being a kid and bringing up the subject of learning a martial art once or twice, but the idea was quickly dismissed by my parents so I simply let it go. But every once in a while, I still thought about it with regret. Why didn't I stand up for what I wanted?
Imagine the sense of achievement when the black belt gets handed to you and you enter the ranks of the few. You will not only have earned the respect of the sensei and senpai, but also the pride of your family, and most importantly, self-respect.
Although I didn’t know that it would at first, Karate has been really helpful with several things I do in and out of the dojo. It’s one of those unique activities that created benefits in all areas of my life.
