“Every black belt test will have blood, sweat, tears…probably all three.”
From her comfy chair in the lobby, these words startled Anna. She wondered what she had gotten her kids into. Would their achievement be worth the risk? The Gibson family found a place to belong, a place to grow at the Falbo Family Karate School. When God challenged Anna out of her seat and into the dojo, those warnings returned to her mind. Was she foolish to risk embarrassment and stress, learning with her kids?
After signing up for an overwhelming goal, Anna discovered God’s power in new and surprising ways. Join Anna as she follows her kids into an unlikely martial arts adventure. Find courage to step out of your comfort zone and let this story remind you that God’s power is best seen through our weakness.
•Are you learning to trust God more?
•Is overcoming overthinking a challenge for you?
•Does lifelong learning matter to you?
Karate Mama is now available on Amazon! Order a copy and discover what happens when Anna gets out of the lobby and into the dojo.
Contact Anna at mrsgibson@me.com
Readers are saying:
•“Karate Mama is the author’s true story of faith, struggle, discipline, and growth as the Lord led her to pursue a black belt while also homeschooling her kids and dealing with some significant life challenges at home. In it Anna shares the highs and lows (the the good, the bad, and the ugly) that she experienced on her journey with grace and honesty. I am inspired by Anna’s willingness to step outside her comfort zone, earn her black belt, and share honestly about her experience and what God taught her through it in this book. I highly recommend Anna’s book to anyone who could use a little insight into what it looks like to follow God’s leading and step out in faith, moment by moment, one step at a time.” Sandy
•”Karate Mama is more than just a story about martial arts; it is a roadmap for following God’s lead through the everyday seasons of motherhood. The author captures the reality of “walking the walk,” showing how she sought God’s will through every belt achievement and family milestone.
What makes this book stand out is its honesty. The author doesn’t shy away from the “hurtful” lessons, instead showing how those difficult moments can be used to fortify one’s faith.
I recommend this for:
Mothers looking for creative ways to connect with their kids.
Athletes needing inspiration for long-term goals.
•Believers who want to see what trusting in God’s “divine appointments” looks like in practice.
An easy, thoughtful read that stays with you long after you finish.” Paula
“I was surprised. I thought I remembered a picture of Jesus smiling, wearing blue, welcoming little children unto Him. In my mind, that image matched their sensei’s kind and welcoming persona…Instead, this picture felt heavy.”
Do you want to read more and discover how this picture perfectly demonstrates the motivation to love others at the dojo?
For the months of April and May, half of all sale proceeds at the dojo and Amazon will be donated to help families afford karate expenses. Stop by or order your book soon!
More importantly, take time this Easter season to read, pray, and reflect on Jesus and what He did for you and me!
