I have been thinking lately about karate and how it is a team sport. . .now you may think to yourself that it is not like other typical team sports that we think about such as softball, basketball, football and even bowling. . .but think about this for a moment. . . . joining karate was a tough decision for me but having done so has really added something to my life. I have met some wonderful people through karate and one in particular who started just about the same time as I did. Somehow, we have stuck together through classes and our belt promotions and when I thanked him. . .he said “there is no I in TEAM”. . .and that is when I started looking at karate as a “TEAM” sport. It is the encouragement to continue. . .to persevere through those days that are tough. . .the push to go forward towards the goal. Without that, I am not sure I would have continued and I have become most thankful to my team members – especially Steve – who has really shown me the true meaning of “there is no I in TEAM” Thanks – and onward and upward towards our goal of Black Belt!
