So I have really held off blogging about my interest in participating in next year’s Ultimate black belt test. One of my apprehensions that I was most concerned about was overcoming adversity. An example would be limitations or injury. Well over the last four weeks I have worked through a few injuries. First I jammed my pinky finger sparring. Then I strained my neck/shoulder moving my pushups 100 a day to 130. This was a real eye opener because that is a basic daily challenge for the UBBT (Ultimate black belt test).
There are currently two non black belt’s participating in the test. I really admire their drive when at times they are questioning themselves personally. I have watched both of them work through a series of injuries and other challenges. They both still show a commitment beyond the average. This motivates me and really gives me no excuses but to put myself in a position mentally and physically to take on this challenge. Ms. Prince and Mr.Tymchuk continue to inspire your over half way there. These two take away my excuses.
This is where blogging really becomes paramount for challenging others and leading the way. I read blogs to help me understand questions I have but don’t ask. I am sure there are many of us in the same boat. Sifu Brinker blogs religiously of Sunday’s it is the highlight of my day. I always find motivation or something to think about. When a peer or Sifu reads a book and recommends it I want to read it. Without blogging all we would have is class to try and figure all this out. Blogging is an amazing tool to guide and lead. Thank you to all the great journals.
One challenge I would like to write into my test would be family involvement. I am not sure how I will set this goal but I do feel the importance of the family. I see many people struggle with this so if I write it in it will become just as important as all other commitments.
I have already talked to Sifu Brinker about UBBT 7 and still have a lot of work to do to get ready but I am defiantly moving in the right direction. Even if I was not going to participate I think we all could learn from this test. It would give us a chance to set yearly goals and daily work to achieve them. By achieving these goals our bodies, minds, Kwoon and community will all become stronger. I am so humbled to be a part of such an amazing group of people.
Brady
There are currently two non black belt’s participating in the test. I really admire their drive when at times they are questioning themselves personally. I have watched both of them work through a series of injuries and other challenges. They both still show a commitment beyond the average. This motivates me and really gives me no excuses but to put myself in a position mentally and physically to take on this challenge. Ms. Prince and Mr.Tymchuk continue to inspire your over half way there. These two take away my excuses.
This is where blogging really becomes paramount for challenging others and leading the way. I read blogs to help me understand questions I have but don’t ask. I am sure there are many of us in the same boat. Sifu Brinker blogs religiously of Sunday’s it is the highlight of my day. I always find motivation or something to think about. When a peer or Sifu reads a book and recommends it I want to read it. Without blogging all we would have is class to try and figure all this out. Blogging is an amazing tool to guide and lead. Thank you to all the great journals.
One challenge I would like to write into my test would be family involvement. I am not sure how I will set this goal but I do feel the importance of the family. I see many people struggle with this so if I write it in it will become just as important as all other commitments.
I have already talked to Sifu Brinker about UBBT 7 and still have a lot of work to do to get ready but I am defiantly moving in the right direction. Even if I was not going to participate I think we all could learn from this test. It would give us a chance to set yearly goals and daily work to achieve them. By achieving these goals our bodies, minds, Kwoon and community will all become stronger. I am so humbled to be a part of such an amazing group of people.
Brady
Monday, August 03, 2009 |
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