Ladies and Gentlemen, I stand before you as Master Ken, your beloved Karate instructor, and the man who is about to deliver a lesson in discipline to Colt Ramsey-san.
You see, Colt-san may have been a newspaper reporter, chasing stories, deadlines, and sensational headlines, but I, Master Ken, have been chasing perfection, discipline, and the true essence of martial arts. Colt-san may have turned to religious zealotry, but I have turned to the dojo, the sacred place where mind, body, and spirit become one.
Colt-san, you may have penned a thousand words, but I have performed a thousand kata. Each kata, a story of discipline, each move, a testament to years of dedication. You traded your pen for faith, but I traded my life for karate. And that, my friend, is the difference between us.
You see, in the ring, it’s not about who can shout the loudest or who has the most followers. It’s not about God, or who you pray to. It’s about who has the discipline to withstand the storm. It’s about who has the strength to rise every time they fall. And that, Colt-san, is me.
I have been trained in the art of resilience. I have been moulded by the fires of discipline. And when we meet in the ring, it will not be a battle of faith against karate. It will be a battle of discipline against chaos, of order against disorder.
And let me tell you something, Colt-san. Discipline always wins. Because discipline is not just about following rules. It’s about following your heart. It’s about doing what’s right, even when no one is watching. It’s about knowing the difference between right and wrong and choosing the right path. That’s what I’m going to do in our match.
I’m going to beat you. Not just because I’m stronger, faster, or more skilled. But because I’m more disciplined. Because while you were busy chasing stories, I was busy chasing perfection. While you were busy seeking validation, I was busy seeking enlightenment.
I worked hard to become the Master Sensei. I trained relentlessly, tirelessly, and without resignation. I did not let the idea of Karate get the best of me like you did that fateful story. Karate hasn’t quit me and I haven’t quit it. Not like you Colt-san, who walked away from reporting without so much as a look back – straight into the arms of a deceitful liar, who has promised you the gift of falsehoods.
So, Colt-san, prepare yourself. Because when we step into that ring, it’s not going to be a wrestling match. It’s not going to be a fight, or a Karate contest. It’s going to be a lesson in discipline. And I promise you, it’s going to be a lesson you’ll never forget.
Welcome to the dojo, kou-hai.
Master Ken, signing off.