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Kenneth Lee (Continued from page 5)
in the top seven at both the 2016 Dutch Open in March and 2015 Okinawa Open Karate-1 Championships last November.
What one or two things do you do currently in your training that is key to your success?
“Staying present and focusing on my performance rather than the outcome has been a huge key to my success.”
What would be your ultimate achievement?
“Medaling at the World Championships or
having the opportunity
to compete at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.”
What is your biggest challenge, and what do you do to manage this challenge?
“Working as a full-time pharmacy manager (or any full-time job for that matter) demands a lot of time and commitment. Creating the time to train as well as having the proper training mentality after working can be quite challenging.
“Implementing effective time management and maintaining a positive mentality are keys to overcoming these challenges.”
What one or two things do you believe differentiates you from your contemporaries who have dropped out of karate?
When you experienced a breakthrough, what led to it?
“Training in Japan with Sensei Shinichi Hasegawa (six-time world champion) and other world-class athletes such as Oki Itaru and Ryo Kiyuna opened my eyes to the level I needed to be at in order to succeed internationally.”
What was the best advice you were ever given?
“Relax!”
Do you have a saying or motto by which you live your life?
“Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion – Mohammed Ali”
From where do you draw your in- spiration?
“My students who look to me as a role model inspire me to be the best I can be. As leaders we must lead by example.”
Lee, who practises Shito-ryu, earned his black belt in 2007.
New Communications and Marketing Committee
Debra Kofsky has been appointed chair of the Communications and Marketing Committee which includes Marc Ward and Clarence Borja.
ffffffphoto : Sharon Barnett
“For me, Karate is more than competition and winning medals.
“Karate is a way of life and has served as one of my core values; it has given me the fundamentals to be successful not only within Karate, but in all aspects of life. And this is where many individuals misunderstand the purpose of Karate.
“It not only teaches you
how to physically defend yourself, but reinforces your character and teaches you to be a better person.”
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