I trained in the Kyokushin style under my father who is a san-dan, from the time I was about 10 years of age until I was 15 years old. I trained until a cerebral brain hemmorage took alot of things away from me. I know the strength and conditioning I learned in class helped me survive the horrible ordeal I encountered. I am now 38 years old and am doing well.I always dreamed of earning my black belt, but I was told by my doctors that I would never be able to participate in karate again. I was really good in tournoment fighting and in kata.I really miss it alot.
I remember at the end of every class, our closing statements went like this.

This is karate
Karate is my secret
I bear no weapons
My god forgive me for any injurys I may inflict
Amen

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