Episode 98. A Martial Arts Parent's Perspective
The conversation
About Stacey Lett.
Stacey Lett sat down for Kumite Lifestyle. That conversation is episode 98, “A Martial Arts Parent's Perspective”.
Stacey is a karate parent from Tampa, Florida, and the mother of Daetyn Lett, who was also a guest on the show.
At the 2026 Isshinryu Hall of Fame, Daetyn turned 17 on the day of the event. The family left the next morning to get back to Tampa and fly to Romania that evening for the next competition.
Stacey shares the parent's side of the journey, why the Hall of Fame feels like a homecoming, and how she and her husband support Daetyn through competition.
“she actually turned 17”
From the episode
- A strong support system shows up whether you win or lose.
- The Hall of Fame is a homecoming, not just a tournament.
- Parents' flexibility helps make big dreams possible.
- Discipline
- Karate
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
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