"Karate has a huge influence on young kids, if they are in a program that strives for the student to look at leadership, self-challenge, determination, honesty, integrity, discipline, and the competitive spirit of winning at life.  Everyday life is a true comparative to their karate training.  Life is a conflict. Once you learn that karate is life, all aspects of the work and determination in trying to perfect a movement or technique are no different than working and preparing to win at a spelling bee contest, earn that new position at work, or being a great role model for others."
GENE TIBON. -

Director, US National Grassroots Karate Program
(www.mastersmag.com)