Sandan
“After studying various styles of martial arts including Thai Chi and receiving my Brown Belt in Aikido. I became overwhelmed with coaching, teaching and fatherhood. Following a short break, my eldest son had shown interest in learning Karate. In 2015 he joined the OSMKKF at the Old Town Rec. Center. A few weeks later I joined, partially to spend time with my son and partially because I missed martial arts training.
Without hesitation, I became not only a member of the federation but a part of the extended family. In my journey as a karateka, I had to learn to deal with the effects of diabetes. This challenge made it difficult but not impossible. As a piece of my health both mentally and physically, Karate has helped me maintain my sugar levels and weight. With hard work and dedication I earned my 1st degree black belt in October 2018 under the tutelage of Renshi Steve Apsega.
In 2019, I became the instructor for the Little Samurai Class and family class Friday Nights at the Dojo.
In 2020, despite the pandemic, earning my Nidan or second degree black belt and Shodan in Kobudo.
The journey of Karate is a singular one but, in this federation the journey and self discovery is supported by a worldwide network of amazing people willing to grow along with you.” – Josh Curtis
On July 8th, 2022 Sempai Josh was promoted to Nidan in Kobudo.
On June 16, 2023 he received his Sandan rank in Karate. He acquired his Kobudo Instructor certification on October 1, 2023.