08/28/2026
🤝 Meet Our Students
Will and Samanda have been training with us for 8 years, and you can usually find their grandma and other family members cheering them on during classes and events. Will is a probationary black belt and senpais several classes, and Samanda is now a Brown 1.
They first decided to sign up for classes after a friend invited them, but stayed because the instructors welcomed them, were very patient and compassionate, and were willing to think outside the box to help the kids learn in a way that worked for them.
They love that RSMA staff care about them like family, are never disrespectful, and are always encouraging. In addition to teaching important skills and improving their self-worth, instructors have also been people they can talk to without feeling judged, and the advice they’ve been given has helped with more than just karate.
They say that self-confidence is one of the most valuable skills they’ve learned so far.
“First we crawled, then we started to walk, and now we are running to home plate.”
Will and Samanda are looking forward to continuing their training and going all the way to the top. They are always quick to tell people about the impact RSMA has had on them and encourage others to start their training.
We are so proud of the growth we’ve seen in Will and Samanda, as well as the smiles and enthusiasm they bring into classes. 🤗