Personal Narrative: Joining A Team On Team Competition

The droning sound of sharp exhales and the snapping of fists on thick cotton gis started to become something I wanted a break from, not something I wanted a break for. I started practicing kempo at the Guardian martial arts dojo when I was a child, since both my brother and my dad were also doing it, it became somewhat a family activity. After a few years, the forms and workouts that were done became dull to me, I felt that I wanted something new to do if anything at all. Thinking that it was the dull mat and lighting of the indoor dojo was the problem, I decided to shove myself at something that was outside. I ended up trying soccer, and joining a team. Enjoying the grass and team on team competition, I felt like this is what I would do for fun. Four years later, it failed to keep my interest after the age limit peaked for free to play teams, and I searched for something else. Finding that it was not the dronning of Kempo that dulled my interest, but still not wanting to go back to it. I joined a wrestling team for my middle school, still not clicking after a year on the team, I began to look for something else. I began to practice Jiu-Jitsu at the Kaizen BJJ, across the street from my house. Joining both their adult jiu-jitsu classes and their weekend kickboxing and boxing classes. I enjoyed the thought of me being like a videogame character, learning new skills, experience, …show more content…
Due to our connection, and my brother and father practicing martials arts at their dojo, I also began to practice there when I was allowed. Being the youngest in my family practicing, I would sometimes help my brother and father practice their forms for grading to a new belt or if they just needed help. I do not believe that I should or would have changed anything to change this moment. If I decided to quit early, I might of not learned as much or made as many fun memories that I have