Learning to be a Japanese Karateka

The piece is an adapted letter that I wrote to my Sensei, telling them about my experiences learning karate in Tokyo, and my subsequent insights into Japanese culture.

Dear Sensei Dave and Ellen,

Hope you have had a great summer so far — I can imagine UVA must be quiet this time of the year! I recently got back from Tokyo, and wanted to tell you about my experience training there, before I forgot.