09/04/2026
My sensei would often talk about what it means to be a good citizen; that studying the traditional martial arts helps cultivate positive, healthy values in oneself. Values such as integrity, humility, compassion, going out of your way to help others, respect for all life, were all prominent in our almost daily training. It was drilled into our heads. This is the “Do” in “Karate- Do”. It is the essence of what we do. My sensei always used to say “if everyone in the world were to practice traditional martial arts and adhere to its principles, there would be no war, no violence”.
Dash Moyse embodies these principles. I met Dash over 8 years ago when he stepped into my dojo and during that time I have seen him grow from a small child into a fine young man. Dash is kind, humble, is always thinking about others, hard working and lives life to its fullest. What could be better?! However, the credit does not go to me. It goes to his parents. It goes to Dash for putting in the work.
This past week Dash moved down to Massachusetts to start his freshman year at Amherst College. I will admit a bit of selfishness on my part by wanting Dash to stick around but, at the same time I (we) are very proud of him and wish him luck on this next chapter in his life.
Congratulations, Dash!
