The Quest

So… Something most of you do not know about me…. I am a third degree black belt in Vadha Kempo karate.  It is a system based in reality; which is to say, no I don’t do jump spinning kicks, but I can kick your knee out and watch you fall helplessly to the floor ;-).  That being said: When most men find this out about me, they tend to declare, “I can still kick your ass” or the, oh so popular, question form “so what do you think you can kick my ass?” or any number of un-informed comments.

Well, I have some thoughts I felt like sharing on this topic.  First, just because you have a black belt of any level does not make you impervious to getting your ass handed to you.  However, just because I am 5’2 on a good day, about 100 pounds, and lest we forget a WOMAN, does not mean I cannot hurt you, and badly.

But, much more importantly… Studying a martial art is not about how many people you will be able to beat up.  It is an art form; it is a spiritual act; it is a way to push yourself to your physical limits; it is preparation for a time you hope never comes; it is a way to walk straight into the face of your fears, salute it, and stand to fight.  It is ultimately a quest to get to your core and live life as your truest self.