It has been four years since I made the transition from Karate student to Karate teacher, opening Mapleton Martial Arts in the fall of 2012. I was at a place in my training where, to continue to grow as a martial artist, I needed to change my perspective. With the support of my Sensei and The Canadian Naha-Te Goju Karate Association, a new chapter in my life began, bringing with it exciting new challenges, as I forge a new path towards a higher understanding of this art. I di