Medals Don't Define Us: Sensei James Luk And The Shotojuku Karate Way A Black Belt Way Of Life podcast

Medals Don't Define Us: Sensei James Luk and the Shotojuku Karate Way

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Inspired by action movie stars like Jet Li and Jackie Chan, Sensei James Luk's mom knew Martial Arts was the perfect activity to keep a young kid safe and off the streets. Born into the projects of Woodside, Queens, learning how to defend yourself was a necessity. 15 minutes away the Shotojuko Dojo in Astoria, Queens was where his Martial Arts would begin. Under the tutelage of Sensei Kai Leung, James Luk would flourish into an accomplished Martial Artist on the mat and off the dojo tatami. A National Champion in Kata & Weapons, James Luk learned that "medals do not define us", becoming a true Martial Artist like his sensei was the correct path to live by. He has been blessed to be able to pass on the art to his children, especially his daughter who is now a high level competitor. This inspired James to jump back into the competition arena after an extended time away. What he found was immediate success. Success that has now turned into him leading the USA Masters Team Karate movement for the World Masters Games in Kansai Japan taking place in 2027.

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