how it all began...

I know that this is a pretty old vid, but I feel that muay thai was the stepping stone which directed me towards my interest in the fitness field. Muay thai played a crucial part into who I am now as a person and my philosophy and understanding of life. It all began as the usual "i broke up with my girlfriend, and all I want to do is hit things now" excuse lol. At first I was hesitant about joining a gym since all my life I just played team sports like basketball, soccer and etc. Joining Southside Muay Thai and Submissions was probably the greatest thing to happen to me. Muay thai helped me get into the greatest shape in my life, increased my confidence, and helped me perceive life in a different light. It helped me grow physically and also mentally. I learned through muay thai that fighting in the ring and living life is like a giant chess game. Every move you make sets up your next move, and to be successful you have to plan that move 2 steps ahead. Having a chess board in that gym makes sense to me now. Not only did they teach me how to act inside the ring, but they also nurtured my mind outside it while playing chess. I feel that I did a lot of growing for myself in that gym and I am grateful to carry what I've learned so far into my everyday life and also affect other peoples life around me. Thank you again Kru Pete and Kru Mikey. I only hope to influence people in my life as passionately and positively as you have affected mine.

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