Martial Arts

If you don’t change your limits, your limits will never change.

 -by Sensei Connie Funderburk

Assistant Instructor and Office Manager for the Carolina Karate & Fitness Center & the Kenaki Karate Association, LLC

 Limitations are obstacles or shortcomings that all people face. Athletes, whether it is in gymnastics, baseball, football, cheerleading, swimming or track & field; are faced with both physical and mental limitations. Martial Artists see limitations as a challenge rather than a set back or an unmovable obstacle. We allow students to recognize their self-proclaimed limits, and we show them through dedication, hard work, and confidence building activities that the “limitation” they once saw can become a mountain in the rearview mirror. (complete story)

PYLE TWINS BRING TWICE THE FUN TO TAEKWONDO AND SOCCER

In March of 2004, twin brothers James and William Pyle were second graders at McAlpine Elementary with their sights set on learning to write cursive, playing soccer and beginning third grade at the new Endhaven Elementary School in the fall.  The twins were very content with soccer and not really looking to find a new sport.  Little did they know what they were walking into when they stepped inside a room for a Taekwondo martial arts demonstration.  The unique event was hosted by the students of Ms. Roseann DeTommaso of DeTommaso’s ATA Black Belt Academy located in the Touchstone Village Shopping Center. The boys marveled at the children demonstrating running jump kicks, elbow strikes, punches and other self-defense moves. They thought the kids breaking boards with their hands, feet and elbows were awesome. James and William were eager to join the Academy. (complete story)