I started attending Kick Start Martial Arts in November of 2019. Training every week, 3 times a week, has not only helped me to solidify the skills I already possess, but also to improve in a variety of different capacities. For example, my communication skills, my leadership skills, and my self-confidence as a whole. Both joining and teaching at my karate studio have allowed me to expand my horizons and create life-long relationships with people I consider my second family. I feel more comfortable going out into the world, exploring my interests, and pursuing my passions and I have proven to myself that I can excel in anything I put my mind to (e.g. this male dominated sport).