I just recently started training in karate a couple months ago, and I wish I had started much earlier. My father is a big martial arts aficionado, and I’ve taken an interest in the different forms of martial arts. Starting with the university's karate club, I’ve really enjoyed getting to learn different forms and self-defense techniques. It gives me a lot of peace of mind whenever I go to practice. Living in a city like New York, it definitely doesn’t hurt to know a thing or two. I also like the community of people it brings together. I’m supposed to be testing for my next belt soon, so we’ll see how that goes. In the future, I think I’d also be eager to learn more about boxing and muay thai.