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