Combat Endurance Training

Every destination has its start and finishing point. Reaching the destination also comes with a plan.

Over time I’ve heard many people tell me about their destination. Some have wanted to become Black Belts. Some have wanted to become healthy and stronger. Some has wanted to lose weight and change their eating habits. All have wanted to live a more fulfilled life.

I’m privileged to see kids and adults who want to achieve and make themselves better physically and mentally in both my Karate school and in my fitness classes.

I’ve gotta hand it to these people. Many of them have set a goal and are doing something about reaching that goal.

Here’s a case in point.

A few months back a gentleman came to my Combat class with a goal of losing weight and changing his life. This was not a 5 or 10 lb goal. It was a much bigger goal.

He came with the realization that not only would he have to exercise but he would also have to completely change his eating regimen.

To his credit he’s been willing to do both.

He’s lost over 20 lbs and every week he’s noticing his life changing. He has more energy, feels healthier, and is proud of the progress. He’s also recording his progress in a diary that I hope to share more with you over time.

It’s a great story. It’s a story that I’ve seen replayed so many times over the past 30 plus years of helping people realize that there is a better way to live life.

Here’s what I’ve found to be the most important thing that makes people finally go for it.

It’s simple. They’re sick of living the life that they are living. They know that there is a better way and they are willing to do what is necessary to make it happen.

It takes passion, commitment, and a willingness to get through the pain because you can bet there will be pain.

My friend has a ways to go to reach his goal. I’m sure he will get there. He wants it badly enough.

Fred Nicklaus