Be Your Best Self Program

Throughout high school and undergraduate studies, I have tried to achieve academic excellence, improve my athletic abilities and become a better employee at a law firm. Although several experiences have shaped me as an individual, I believe that wrestling set the foundation for most of my improvements and accomplishments. I first started practicing wrestling when I was six years old and competing when I was nine. Although I was training four times a week, I failed to win anything for several years. I became less confident in my abilities, but I did not give up on the sport. I wanted to prove to myself that I can compete for medals with other athletes. Poor performances motivated me to work harder in practices, spectate older wrestlers and exercise

“They will learn how to interact with other kids, he says. The children will also learn leadership skills and respect for themselves and others. He adds, that through martial arts, many people—including himself—make relationships and friends that last forever. “You also have fun, exercise and learn how to defend yourself.”

My black belt will help me fulfill this goal as it will give me a reason to stick to my goal. In karate class, the instructors over there didn’t wanted perfection, they wanted us to try our best. It will remind me not to give up. The black belt represents a level of appreciation, humanity, trust, life, love, courage, strength, knowledge, self-discipline, coordination, friendship, and willingness to do what is right. These character traits will help me to understand my patient and guide them with the right advice.

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I hail from Kerala, a beautiful southern state in India, often known as ‘God’s own Country’. During my schooling, unlike other girls of my age, I found a passion in Taekwondo and was involved actively in it since the age of eleven. I joined medical school and soon realized the similarities between Taekwondo and medicine. Mastery of both requires passion, dedication and perseverance. I was the only student in my batch who completed the Taekwondo course and attained a black belt.

I used to do a martial art called So Bahk Do. I used to have fun, feeling proud and strong when I was doing it. It had gradually evolved into a task I participated in reluctantly rather than a hobby I looked forward to. As I walked up to the studio, which had been like a second home to me for seven years, I realized that I was frustrated and angry. Angry that I needed to give so much time and effort for something I had no desire to do. I could feel the constant weight of always going to So Bahk pushing down on my shoulders. I felt that it was finally time to lift that weight. I marched in through the front door, confident and resolute. Every component that my senses encountered- the voices, the starched white uniforms, the laughter, the familiarity -chipped away at my anger storm. When I saw my teacher, my emotions were suddenly hammered back into me. I was so familiar with her smile, her eagerness, and her air of peaceful confidence that I lost my train of thought.

Wrestling has also taught me how to be tough and grit my teeth when things get hard. The sport of wrestling has impacted me a lot and has helped shape me into who I am today. It will carry over for the rest of my life and define me of who I am. I will always carry over the mentality of being a wrestler and my competitive edge. Wrestling has impacted me by making me social with others and meet

The first time I ever fought was with Shayla and she is the only one who has ever made me cry in karate. For my first fighting class, my dad had bought me a helmet shield, afraid that I would get hurt. Ironically, the helmet shield hurt me more than it did protect me. When I fought with Shayla, she had punched me in the head and my helmet shield became loose hitting me in the chest every time she punched me. It hurt so much. I cried and got bruises all over my chest. This made me afraid of fighting. A few years later when I was a blue belt, my dad had accidentally signed me up for fighting at the tournament. Since he had already paid for it, he made me go fight. This was my first tournament, my first time fighting in since Shayla fought me, and I was terrified. As I sat down around the ring waiting for my turn, I saw one girl was beating everyone in the division. She had the fanciest kicks and the fastest movements. She even made three girls cry and I was knew I didn't want fight her, but ultimately I was chosen to be her last competitor. I was actually surprised at how well I did, but without Sensei Jose's help, I wouldn't have been able to beat her. For the first few minutes, I was kicked in the face a couple of times but then someway, somehow I scored a point by side kicking her, nothing fancy. I did that a couple of times, and then all of a sudden I was in the lead. I was winning.

Traditional Okinawan karate conditioning is called Hojo Undo which means supplementary exercises or training. Hojo Undo uses tools known as the Kigu undo to develop strength, coordination, power, stamina, poster, and speed specifically for karate training. Hojo undo does not isolate the muscles like most traditional weight training but develops the body to work together as a whole. This not only improves techniques but helps to discover ones flaws.

Wrestling has impact my life in so many ways. From the coaches, teammates, family and friends supporting me all the way. I have learned many life values from wrestling. Wrestling is a very challenging sport it is extremely physical as well as mentally challenging. I feel wrestling has prepared me for the rest of my life because all that comes with wrestling can be applied to life.

Although my life to date has been focused mainly on my academics, I have done the best I can to keep myself well rounded. Growing up I was fortunate to partake in team sports, learning to play a musical instrument, and learn the martial arts of Taekwondo.

Many years later, my parents finally agreed to send me to a Taekwondo class. I could eventually wear my Taekwondo suits, and tie the belt that is the symbol of the levels; I could sweat and try my best to challenge my limits both physically and mentally.

The values of Taekwondo philosophy instills positive characteristics in an individual. Taekwondo is not a combative martial art, it mainly focuses on self-defense and control. This calm martial art improves my morale and perseverance. It has assisted me in gaining ample confidence in presenting my research at science fairs to esteemed judges and hundreds of people across Canada, both face-to-face and on live TV. Over the last ten years, as a practitioner of this art, Taekwondo has introduced me to many amazing people, who have helped me develop essential socialization skills. With short periods of respite, acute cardio and sparring, Taekwondo has helped to become a stronger person from the inside and physically.

Judo has been a large part of my life since I was six years old. Twenty-one years have passed since I started judo, and the role that it has played in my life has transformed tremendously over the years. To me, judo has always been a sport. I have practiced countless of hours on perfecting the technique of my throws, sweeps, pins, chokes, and armbars, and my work has paid off in competition. I have competed in multiple tournaments on the national and international scope, and I have won awards in both shiai (sparring) and kata (form). However, judo to me changed into so much more after my experience at the 2015 Special Olympics World Games during the summer after my high school junior year.

that bring out my best traits. My “best self” is a construct from descriptions given by family and