Author: Family Karate Center

About Paul Karami I was always amazed by Martial Arts from all different countries. I remember watching Samurai movies at the age of 6 and still remembered playing and pretending that I was a Samurai! My older brother Sasan was involved in Martial Arts, but in my country studying Martial Arts was not for kids at that time, so I just used to watch his old books. years later he helped me get involved in training. I saw a lot of different teachers, but It was one teacher that i met and I knew right a way that i found my new home. It was more than his skills that got my attention. he thought me that it is important to be strong but it is just as important to be be better person. His name is Fariborz Azhack and I thank him for all he has done for me. After my Black Belt i started teaching for one of my teachers advanced student name Ken doyle and he helped to Further my training and teaching skills. I thank him and his partner for all there kindness. A few years later I was suggested by Ken Doyle to take over  school, for he had other plans of his own. Ken was kind enough to offer me his help and I thank him every day. During the years of  teaching my own school I started training with Ed Keller. A Brazilian JJB under Joe Moriera. Ed thought me about what is a Belt for in Martial Arts. TO HOLD YOUR PANTS!  Mr Keller passed away a few years ago  and I miss him. Other coaches that helped me were Amir Mahnevardi, a geat MMA fighter and i thank him for all his help. Although perfecting my skills is being one of my goals, it was contribution that made me feel whole. For me passing on knowledge of Martial Arts and bettering peoples life trough this art is what this is about. Self defense is a big part of Martial Arts but learning how to live in a positive and harmony with honor is the true Martial Arts way. I thank all my students to allow me be part of there life. I thank you for taking a moment and reading about me and I hope to meet you one day and learn about you. Respect Paul Karami