Kathleen Bem, Age 27
As I go into my third year of membership, I can say with sincerity that my life has been enriched by my experience at the Indianapolis Martial Arts Club. When I started, my goals were lofty; I knew that I would like to become stronger and knew that I needed a more effective means by which to relieve stress. In both areas, I feel I have made strides, but that is not all that has kept me at I.M.A.C....
Although there are days when I donít feel like coming in, something draws me back. Even though there are times when it takes me an hour to get through traffic, I still return. Itís not because I have nothing else to do, because like everyone else at I.M.A.C, my life is a balance between school, work and everyday life. The reason I have stayed goes beyond that fact that I have gained nearly twenty-five pounds of muscle and only one dress-size. It is not even due to the distinction of winning the IKF North American Muay Thai Championship this year. I have stayed at I.M.A.C. because when I get terrified before my fights, the trainers and students at I.M.A.C. Are always there.
I have stayed because I know that when I feel busy and tired, so does everyone else. I have stayed because I have learned invaluable lessons from the people who have defeated me when I needed it the most. But mainly, I have stayed at The Indianapolis Martial Arts Club because in doing so, I have come to appreciate the discipline, patience and perseverance that are needed to succeed in anything. It is possible to exercise anywhere, and it is possible to fight without training, but I know that for me, that will never again be acceptable. I'm not just a member of a gym, I'm a student learning the efficiency of Muay Thai Kickboxing from the best, and luck is infatuated with the efficient.
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