Reason #7:
I love the fact that TW has been providing financial assistance for all who would otherwise be unable to pay for their training. Because of the generosity of TW supporters, partial and full scholarships are available. A donation of $100 supports a scholarship student of karate for one month.
Why is studying karate so worthwhile? Here is one quote I read recently that resonated with me: “Of the many challenges that [people] face today, one is that we are constantly plugged in. While there are a great many benefits to the Internet, there are many more benefits in stillness and silence. Unfortunately stillness and silence seem to be rare to find. At some juncture in life, every one of us comes to learn that the greatest obstacle we face in this lifetime is ourselves. That battle is fought in the stillness of our hearts and the willingness to confront ourselves. As Bruce Lee pointed out, behind the punches, kicks, and knees, a true martial artist learns to sit with himself and see where his weaknesses are. In years of martial arts classes, I remember many challenges, breakthroughs, and setbacks. What I do not remember are distractions or gimmicks like you often see at your local health club. At the martial arts studios and boxing gyms where I trained, there was no loud music or flat screen TVs, just hard work and sweat equity. As a martial artist, [you and/or] your child[ren] will learn what it is to be still, challenged, and focused.” Eric C. Stevens
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