ForLife:JennaShih

This is what Fokai and Yamatodamashii mean to me:

In a broad sense, Fokai and Yamatodamashii signify the philosophy of “giving it your all” or using everything you have to accomplish your goals. In today’s world, many of us are faced with almost limitless options, but we only have limited resources to apply to those options and opportunities. Because of this, it’s easy to skate by without devoting a significant amount of energy or time to any one thing. Fokai and Yamatodamashii represent finding something you’re passionate about, that moves you, and giving everything you have towards that end.

On the mats, Fokai and Yamatodamashii specifically signify challenging yourself to grow and improve in training, competing with heart and tenacity, and refusing to give up when facing adversity.

In my heart, Fokai and Yamatodamashii are represented in the faces of my teammates, my family at Purebred and Und1sputed, who show up day in and day out, to push me, make me stronger, and help me grow. It represents my BJJ pedigree, a foundation of strength and determination, and a Familia that I’ve grown to love.