Ultimate weapons

Imagine how good these kids could become if we stopped telling them who they're “allowed” to learn from. 👀

Different coaches. Different styles. Different perspectives.

Learn from everybody.

Then go become YOU. 💜

“This is why the tournament schedule is pending.” / “Respectfully, I had other commitments.” / “Tournament planning will resume after landing.” / “Auntie made an executive decision.”

Athletes FIRST.

Not brands. Not politics. Not organizations. Not adults' egos.

The kids.

If we keep that part straight, a whole lot of the rest gets easier. 💜

One of the best things this sport has given me?

**My people.** 💜

Find the people who clap when you win, pick you up when you don't, and want to see you become MORE.

Those are your people. Keep them.

Ace Dhanani and MJ did it hair transformations are now Ultimate 😅💜 Huge love to 🖤GAIA | KNOXVILLE HAIR ARTIST🖤 for bringing Auntie back to life just in time for Vegas vibes. AUNTIE IS BACK YALL....

Your kid can LOVE martial arts without martial arts being the only thing that makes them valuable.

The athlete is part of who they are.

It isn't ALL of who they are. 💜

And sometimes they need the adults around them to remind them of that.

Wins matter. Losses matter. Rankings and trophies can matter too.

But none of them matter more than the person we're raising underneath all of it. 💜

Raise the athlete. Protect the person.
— Auntie

Parents & coaches: this one is worth remembering on both the really good days and the really hard ones