Like many others, they were searching for the American Dream - a home, a family, a good job. And Miguel Pombeiro found it. But he also found something he didn't particularly like. It seems that if you don't look like everyone else and don't talk like everyone else, it bothers some people. Maybe stupid is a better word.
Adults are some of the worst offenders, but kids can be just as bad.
And that's why Miguel Pombeiro figured his son should take karate. He also thought it might be a good way to increase my confidence. I his dad's idea worked. Pombeiro not only fell in love with the martial arts, he developed a ton of confidence. His love affair with the sport grew the more time he spent with his instructor, Robert Lamattina.