A Positive Life (A Life)

Help Our 20 Young Champions Represent New Jersey and the USA on the International Stage!

Our dedicated young athletes at the Traditional Karate Center in Matawan, NJ, have an incredible opportunity ahead of them—the chance to represent New Jersey and the United States at the prestigious International Karate-Do Goju-Kai Association (IKGA) Global Karate Championship in 2025. This once-in-a-lifetime event brings together top competitors from 65 countries around the world, offering our team the opportunity to showcase their skills, dedication, and sportsmanship on a global stage. Additionally, they will compete internationally at the Montreal Open in May and the USA National Championships and Team Trials in Texas in July.

But we can’t do it alone—we need your support!

To ensure our 20 young karate champions are fully prepared, we’re raising $9,000 to provide essential gear and uniform upgrades required for competition. This includes high-quality protective equipment and competition uniforms which will allow our athletes to compete at their absolute best. Your generous contribution will help them feel confident, safe, and ready to face the world’s best.

Why Your Support Matters

Karate is more than just an Olympic sport — it’s a discipline that builds confidence, focus, respect, and perseverance. Our young athletes train tirelessly, balancing school, family, and karate practice to pursue their dream of international competition. These students are role models for their peers and proof that hard work and dedication can lead to extraordinary opportunities.

Unfortunately, the costs associated with national and international competition are substantial. For our athletes to compete safely and confidently, they must have access to top-tier equipment and uniforms that meet strict international standards. Your contribution will directly support their journey and reduce the financial burden on their families.

How You Can Help

Every dollar counts! Your donation will be used to cover the cost of:

• Protective Gear (helmets, gloves, shin guards, and chest protectors) to ensure athlete safety.

• Competition-Ready Uniforms with custom embroidery that proudly displays “USA” as a symbol of pride and unity.

By supporting our fundraising goal of $9,000, you’ll be helping these determined young athletes achieve their dreams of international competition. Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant impact and is a tax-deductible donation because this campaign is via A POSITIVE LIFE – a New Jersey, community-based 501.C.3 Non-Profit Organization! *Donations are directly to the NPO account – not elsewhere.

Join Our Team

Be part of this incredible journey by donating today. Together, we can empower our youth, support their dreams, and show the world the strength, talent, and heart of our New Jersey community. Your generosity will leave a lasting legacy, not just on the competition floor but in the lives of these young champions.

Thank you for believing in our athletes and for being a part of their journey to success. Your support means the world to them, their families, and our entire karate community.

Very respectfully yours,

Michael Buttermark

A POSITIVE LIFE (NPO) – Executive Board – Secretariat

USA Gojukai Karate Team – Head Coach

TKC Warriors Team – Head Coach