Mr Charlie

I started karate in August of 1991 when I was 8 years old for one reason, I thought the power rangers were really cool and I wanted to do that kind of stuff. My mom had other reasons for me starting in karate. The two biggest reasons she was ok with me starting karate was because of the discipline and focus that came with it. My grades went up, and I was a lot more confident in everything I’ve done and am currently doing.

My favorite reason for teaching is just because I love martial arts and I love sharing the knowledge I have learned with the students. It’s a great feeling to see the students accomplish something they thought they couldn’t do and it is even better when I can look over and see their parent’s reactions.

Martial arts is the one thing that both of my brothers and I have in common. My older brother started when I did and he has gotten so much more out of it then I have, but it was great to be there and teach my younger brother since he was three, then to finally watch him get his black belt a few years ago was amazing. It was a great feeling to know that martial arts has had a big impact in my life. This is something I will continue to do for the rest of my life and I hope that I can pass on the joy that it has brought me to anyone who wants to learn.