David Carpenter Rank: How Long with MB Branch: Favorite Technique: Profession: Other Interests: What the Dojo Means to Me: Shodan Black Belt 9 Years Mae Geri (front kick) and Shita Tsuki (upper cut) Investment Analyst Wine, Movies I think the study of Mas Oyama's Kyokushin Karate at Power Karate is getting to know yourself and challenging yourself in ways that you never could in our normal day-to-day lives. There are very few opportunities in life to really push yourself mentally and physically beyond where you think you can go — and very few opportunities to overcome your fears, grow in understanding of yourself and grow in camaraderie with your fellow classmates.