Two Decades on the Tatami: A Competitive Karate Journey - The Sporting Life and Legacy of Rexhep Mustafovski

Authors: Rexhep Mustafovski
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Abstract

This book presents a comprehensive autobiographical account of more than two decades in competitive karate, tracing the sporting journey of Rexhep Mustafovski from his early training years to elite national and international competition. It documents the discipline, structure, and mental resilience required to achieve long-term success in kata, alongside the challenges of high-level sport, including pressure, setbacks, and transition beyond competition. The book also explores the shift from athlete to coach and the founding of Karate Club Maverik, highlighting a philosophy centered on discipline, education, and character development. Through personal experience and reflection, the book offers insight into karate as a lifelong practice and a foundation for professional and personal growth.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Martial Arts: Techniques Psychology and Education Sport Psychology and Performance Sociology History and Politics of Sport

Publication details

Journal / source
Goce Delchev University Repository (Goce Delčev University of Štip)
Publication date
5 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book