Hello!

THANK YOU all for your continued support over the past two years as I leveled up my training and caliber of competition around the U.S. and internationally representing the United States and Arizona! I have succeeded in reaching several goals in the past couple of years: I earned my 2nd degree black belt, lead my first training seminar, began coaching other athletes, have competed interntionally, am currently the 2nd Seed in the US in the 18-20 kumite division, and a member of the USA Karate Team. I was honored and beyond excited to be invited to train with the US Team at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and have since traveled around the US training with elite level coaches and athletes. This experience has introduced me to many amazing people and new friends all around the world.

The amount of support, respect, and encouragement I have been honored to receive has been overwhelming at times, and I am so grateful for all the doors that have opened and the people I now know and admire. Many have supported me monetarily or helped to cover my hotel fees at times; Punok has generously provided me with gear the past two years. Thank you, again for believing in my potential!

Since graduating from high school in 2024, I have begun working nearly full-time and am a full time college student. I will be graduating with my AA degree in December and am awaiting a spot in a cohort for an accelerated BSN/RN program here in Arizona. My goal is to work in the healthcare field while continuing my karate training and reaching new goals. In addition to working and going to school, I continue to sell homemade organic goat milk soaps and work at random odd jobs in my community; however, the costs associated with the honor of representing the USA surpass what I am able to make working while maintaining my class load.

My training and competitions for Team USA and Chandler Martial Arts Center this year have the potential to take me to elite training camps, the pursuit of my 3rd degree black belt, national and international competitions, the USA Jr and Sr Team Trials, a WKF Series A, the Pan American Games, the WIKF Global Cup, and my final shot at qualifying for the Jr World Championships in 2026. I have set new and high goals for myself while training 5 days a week and teaching at my dojo. This new year starts in December, when I will be proudly competing in both Kata and Kumite in Jesolo, Italy in my final WKF K1 Youth League event before aging out and stepping into the Senior Elite level...

I sincerely thank you for considering any financial support or opportunities to earn funds to help keep me pushing forward towards my goals while I'm in school.

**Please see updates throughout the year**

Arigato,

Sensei Joshua