Today's episode is very different. Over the last few months,
we've bumped into a recurring theme from our guests. That theme
being the support martial arts provided to them during difficult
times, especially as children. I've been struggling with how to
tell my piece of this story, and whether or not to even tell it. In
the end, I felt it was important to share simply because it may
help provide context to someone who hasn't experienced the same
sense that I felt as a child - that many of our guests felt. It is
my sincere hope that, as a result of this episode, some of us may
become a bit more conscious of the need for everyone, especially
children, to have something in their lives that they can feel
joyful passion towards- whether that be martial arts or something
else. I feel strongly that it is this sense of ownership - this
sense of belonging - that can help everyone (again, especially
children) traverse challenging times in their lives.
To put it another way, We all need something we can look to and
claim as our own. To have an external manifestation of our
identity. Whether that's martial arts or not, I don't think it
matters. For me it was (and is) being a martial artist. If you know
someone without that outlet - that passion they can identify with,
please help them find it. It may be the most important thing you
ever do for them.
Thank you for listening. ~jeremy
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