REDONDO
BEACH, CA - Kate Adamson, Stroke survivor and noted author of
the motivational book "Kate's Journey" was recently presented
an HONORARY 1st degree Black Belt in Taekwon-do and a lifetime membership
to the Progressive Taekwon-do and Budo Alliance (PTBA) by the PTBA
founder - Sr. Master Monty Hendrix, the PTBA V.P. - Ellen Hendrix,
and West Coast PTBA Director - Prince Loeffler at the Academy of Judo
and Karate.
Kate Adamson, the mother of two young children, was paralyzed from
the neck down at age 33. Finding herself unable to communicate with
the outside world other than blinking letters out on an alphabet board,
Kate refused to give up and accomplished the impossible. While still
facing many adversities from her stroke, she is now walking again
and has become an accomplished author and motivational speaker.
Master
Hendrix, Kate Adamson, Mr. Loeffler
Mr.
Loeffler, Kate Adamson, Ms. Hendrix
Senior Master Hendrix said, "Meeting Kate really touched my spirit
and the PTBA wanted to recognize her for her Indomitable Spirit and
Perseverance! She has overcome the impossible and she represents the
spirit that all martial artists should strive to embody"
According to Mr. Loeffler, “ After reading her book - Kate’s
Journey, I was so amazed with the fierce courage, determination and
perseverance that Mrs. Adamson embodied. As a black belt in both Traditional
Tae Kwon Do and Shorinji Zendo-ryu Karate, I’ve always thought
that getting to Black Belt was the hardest journey that I‘ve
ever encountered until I met Kate. Her journey represents many virtues
of traditional Taekwon-do and Karate; one is the spirit of Oshi Shinobu!
which means to persevere in the face of adversity. "
For more information, please visit www.ptba.info
and www.katesjourney.com
