Andrew - Many Adventures, Serious Training, Even Relentless Yoda

As everyone has said before me... this past week has been the start of our Mastery Test for 360 Martial Arts. Most of you know me, either as your instructor, your child's instructor, friend, family, etc. But for those that don't, or know very little about me, let me give you a little insight into my martial arts experience.

I began training right around the time I turned 5. I have been training consistently over the last 20.5 years. I tested and achieved my black belt at the age of 9, which was quite young, but I wasn't that average student. I trained 5-6 days a week and was always around the studio. After that I stayed right on track and got my 2nd Degree at 11 years old. After that it took me a few years to get my 3rd Degree due to many different reasons. I finally achieved this goal at the age of 17.

4 years later I moved over to 360 Martial Arts and tested for my 3rd Degree in the 360 curriculum at the age of 21. I know... sounds crazy right?!?! I mean many people don't make it to their 1st Black Belt Test, and I've gone through 4 tests between 3 different martial arts schools. Maybe I'm crazy.... or maybe I just really love torturing myself, or maybe I just believe in what the school stands for and I want to be the best I can be!

This year will be the toughest challenges for me. I'm only 25 and already have put many miles on my body from training all these years. Between bum ankles, shoulders, wrists, etc. I will have to overcome many personal things. But at Yoda once said "Try Not. Do or Do not. There is No Try."

I am ready to do my best to make this test happen for me and to push myself to a new level. I will give it everything I got. 

I may be behind on some numbers, but due to injuries I have had to limit myself and will slowly work my way into higher numbers. Studio was closed this past week so the 3 days of week training will start this coming week. I will also be posting at the ends of the week rather than on Tuesdays.

Numbers for 4/1-4/5

Push-Ups: 300

Sit-Ups: 800

Miles Ran: 6

Miles Biked: 6

Quote to look forward to:

"Only one who devotes himself to a cause with his whole strength and soul can be a true master. For this reason mastery demands all of a person."

                                                                                            -Albert Einstein