Sandan
“Karate has been a steady rock in my life since I joined Maine Traditional Karate in 2008. I reached the rank of Jr Shodan in 2015, the rank of Nidan in 2017, and the rank of Shodan in kobudo in 2020.
Karate has taught me and many other students to be respectful, hard working, and persevering. The greatest part about karate is that there is little to no competitiveness and that you are only asked to do your best, which leads to a great feeling of camaraderie in the dojo.
I plan to continue karate for the rest of my life, because there is no better feeling than having your mind and body fully immersed in the art.”
-Seamus MahoneySempai Seamus earned his Sandan in Karate on June 16, 2023.