09/03/2026
A photo like this can lie to you if you only look at the belts.
It can make success appear obvious, as if these kids were always confident, always winning, and somehow skipped the difficult part.
They didn’t.
Annika began her competition journey 0–5.
Cayson once started 2–10.
There were losses, frustration, quiet rides home, corrections they didn’t always want to hear, and plenty of reasons to decide this wasn’t for them.
They kept returning.
Now they’re standing here as NAGA champions. And both share 8+ winning streaks
Competition isn’t required at Force. It’s a tool and when a child chooses it, competition reveals exactly what still needs to be developed.
As their coach and someone walking through this journey beside them, I’m proud of the belts.
I’m far more proud that they stayed long enough to become the athletes capable of earning them.
If your child is struggling, be careful about labeling them “not athletic,” “not confident,” or “not good at this.”
Their current struggle may be the beginning of their story, not the conclusion.
Sometimes they need the right coaching, enough honest repetitions, and adults who refuse to confuse a difficult season with their identity.
Visit trainatforce.com and tell us your child’s age and what you want to help them develop.
We’ll guide you toward the right class.
