Karate Personal Statement

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I was born in the city of Lexington, where I grew up before coming to Campbell University. I am a third-degree black belt in Isshinryu karate where I am an instructor at my dojo. I mainly teach children there. I plan to continue my martial arts training for the rest of my life and one day open my own dojo. I play three different instruments which are drums, guitar, and tenor saxophone. I am majoring in biology with pre-med here at Campbell. I have been fascinated with the sciences since I was a little kid. I am pursuing my interest in science by studying biology here at Campbell. I chose biology as my major because I want to obtain a career in research. It is more important to me that I pursue my passion with my career rather than choosing …show more content…

A week before I came to Campbell, I was promoted to third degree black belt in Isshinryu karate. Third degree black belt is the rank of Sensei. At this rank you can open your own school and promote students. I hope to one day be able to open my own school once I become financially stable. Karate is important to me because it not only teaches people how to defend themselves, but it also teaches them important life lessons such as self-discipline, humility, and respect. When students sign up for karate they are taught these virtues throughout their martial arts training. My objective as a karate instructor is to give students the necessary skills to be successful in their martial arts training as well as to be successful in their lives. It is my mission that every technique I teach is as effective as possible. It is my responsibility to ensure that the techniques I teach to students are practical and can be used to defend them in dangerous situations. As a martial arts instructor, I must practice and refine my techniques before teaching them to other students. Students then follow this example and it encourages them to practice. It is my responsibility as a karate instructor to set an example for good with ethic and Christian

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