Inspired by the San Dan experience with insight shared by Jaylen Banton, Shaemar Anderson, and Harasees Gill, the San Dan recipients in Costa Rica 2023 Finding Your Niche Don’t center your focus on the end achievement, Know it while digging for its root. Find what drives you towards it, Introspection is a vital key. Accept…
Costa Rica, inspired on Day 2 by a session training the Saifa kata. Saifa When in the face of an attack, Find a way to disrupt the line. Move out of expectation, Recenter your purpose to defend what you value. ~Step out of line, deflect, and counter~ When you feel bombarded by perfection, Make time…
Inspired on Day 1 as a participant at the Winter Kai Zen Do in Costa Rica 2023. You are the Maker of Your Experience You don’t have to know to enjoy, You can be the oddball to do your own thing. Stay open to not-knowing and pick up more for what you want, You decide…
The grading paper is received and it’s going to be a month away. Uncertainty rises and thoughts about progress and accomplishment swarm the mind. They’ve taught me so much, what if I don’t remember the name of the block or strike? What if I’m nervous and screw up the moves? What will I do if…
Tournament participation offers a variety of benefits to our community. Whether as a competitor, volunteer or supporter, your participation contributes to the AMA community. As mentioned in previous articles, a participant has the chance to come out of their comfort zone, realize who they are, focus on self-growth, experience a social atmosphere and make a…
There are various benefits in tournament participation. One would be a community contribution. Training karate isn’t only about you, it’s about joining a community that shares your values and aspirations. It’s a journey to discover who you are, the community you belong to and what you desire to contribute. As a member, you will determine…
There are various benefits in tournament participation. One would be the experience of a social atmosphere. At an AMA Challenge, participants discover their community, beyond their dojo. They meet more people with common values and witness how training impacts the world around them. We all come together, contribute who we are and work to unify…
There are various benefits in tournament participation. One would be self-growth. Self-growth is the process of discovering and developing who you are. It’s an individual journey, yet it’s accomplished by yourself and with others. There are many ways to obtain growth and inspiration is found all around. Purpose is born within, and through interaction, new…
There are various benefits in tournament participation. One would be the realization of where you are and where you want to be. In karate, opportunities to grow are abundant. Every success opens a door to something more. Without awareness of where you are, opportunities are hard to foresee. Awareness isn’t handed by another, it’s realized…
Entering my first tournament, my mind was conflicted with thoughts. What will people think of my inability? I should stick with what I’m good at so I have a chance. If I can’t do it physically, will my spirit be enough? What will I do if I fall down? Despite the questions hovering in my…
