Our story begins with a very gingerheaded little nerd.

 

Often quick-witted enough to get himself into trouble and most often able to talk his way out of most altercations.

 

He sought more a lot more. 

 

A way to become more than that witty little bucktoothed freckle faced little kid.

 

He saw a flyer for a summer course at a local community center for Okinawan Karate.

 

The year was 1979 and my foot was firmly placed on the traditional martial art path.