05/27/2026
One of the joys of running Aim and Focus Karate for 25 years is that I get to see our former students as they progress on their life journey. That wonderful opportunity happened last Friday. I was sitting in a local restaurant enjoying breakfast when a father and former student came walking across the dining room. I have to be honest, I recognized the dad first (he hadn't changed as much as the young woman walking with him).
It was awesome to visit with them both. I have such fond memories of this young lady and her older brother. They kept in touch over the years...visiting the school...stopping their car for a "Tang Soo" as I sat in a bus during the bus run for the After-School Program.
I asked the dad for some pictures and these are what he sent. The young lady just graduated high school. The young man, now married and serving in our armed forces, is currently deployed.
I'm so very proud of these former students. Dad included some fun pictures of when they were so much younger. Thank you sir for sharing these pictures and helping their Sa Bom Nim beam with pride.
Please take a moment with the picture of this young man serving our country...in his uniform ready to perform his duty. I'm incredibly proud of this young man and what he stands for.