Episode 22. Isshinryu Karate & 8 Years to His First Gold
The conversation
About Jacob Little.
Jacob Little sat down for Kumite Lifestyle. That conversation is episode 22, “Isshinryu Karate & 8 Years to His First Gold”.
Jacob started Isshinryu karate when he was five. He loved Power Rangers, and every time his mom drove past the dojo he begged her to take him to "Power Rangers school." His mom, a nurse, had a coworker who trained there.
He was 18 when the episode was recorded. Behind him hang the medals he has won at Florida AAU tournaments, AAU Nationals and the AAU Junior Olympic Games. Sensei Sheri Angwin is one of his instructors and coaches.
Jacob talks about not getting discouraged, learning to believe in himself because his coaches believed in him, and caring for a loved one through a hard time.
“I started when I was five”
“mom, mom, you have to take me to Power Rangers school”
From the episode
- Don't be discouraged. Your time is coming.
- If the people around you believe in you, believe in yourself too.
- Sometimes the best thing you can do for someone is take care of them and love them.
- Discipline
- Isshinryu Karate
- Location
- Florida
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