Learn and Teach

Much has changed for me this year. I have been presented with challenges and opportunities from several angles throughout the year. I feel I have grown mentally from it all. I know that it is certainly not a night and day difference, but there is a difference nonetheless.

I am now at a point in my kung fu career where I have the opportunity to impart the knowledge I have gained so far to the kid's classes. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity, especially since I didn't expect to help teach officially for some time yet. It does seem quite surreal to be both student and instructor. It is something I've wanted to do since first stepping on the mats. I will be sure to not let the Sifus' down.

My next task then is to find a balance between teaching and continuing my own training with the same consistency as I have been, this includes my I Ho Chuan requirements. My numbers have diminished some since taking on my new responsibilities. I just need to rework my brain a little and I will be good to go again.

This will be a challenge for me and sets me up perfectly for next year. I am looking forward to how this chapter of my journey will unfold.

Take care everyone.

Mentality

Wow, it is Friday already! This week just flew by for me. There have been many obligations that have been keeping me running here there and everywhere. I have to re-solidify my routine, big time. One cause of this is I started a new career! One that is local, not just Edmonton local, but STONY PLAIN local. This allows me to be at the kwoon as much as possible. Finally! I can pick up from where I left off and increase my involvement in the school.

Lately I have been reminded of one of the key reasons and benefits of training here. You learn to put maximum effort into your training. Keep a black belt mentality. Don't just train for your current or next belt level, train for your black belt and beyond each and every day! It doesn't have to stop there, you start to put the same effort in everything you do. This eventually inspires others to go the extra mile and try that much harder in what they do.

It's all about continually raising the bar.

Take care everyone!