“Karate is the perfect sport to exemplify all the principles that the #WhiteCard campaign entails. Our sport is accessible to everyone, popular and well-known all over the world, and has a core philosophy that highlights the principles of the #WhiteCard campaign and April6,” said Douglas Brose.

“All the sports transmit positive principles but Karate, due to its philosophy, its discipline, and its tradition best represents the values of this campaign,” adds the two-time World Champion.

DOUGLAS BROSE INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN

While fighting to make his Olympic dreams come true, Brose is also hoping to make the world a better place, especially children’s. Together with his wife Lucelia, Brose created the Douglas Brose Institute for Children, an organisation aiming to make a difference in children’s lives through the practice of sports.

“We have created a syllabus of sports activities to support children in their education. We use sports and Karate as tools to help youngsters to improve their development. Specifically, we are working with kids coming from challenging areas and at risk of social exclusion through Karate to improve their living conditions. Through the practice of Karate, we try to keep them away from bad environments and negative influences,” he said.

For Douglas and his wife, also a high-level karateka and coach, social responsibility and Karate go hand-in-hand.

“We have the opportunity to really help these kids. We can achieve their social inclusion through Karate. Our sport teaches extraordinary values who are extremely positive to these children and I believe that thanks to Karate, we can contribute to improving the social situation in my city,” states Brose who lives in the southern city of Florianopolis.