martial – adj.related to military or defense

immersion– n.complete involvement in some activity or interest

adopt– v. to take a child as your own

heritage– n. the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation

self-conscious– adj.uncomfortably nervous about or embarrassed by what other people think about you

enrollment– n.the number of people who agree to participate in something

self-esteem– n.the feeling of having respect for oneself and abilities