My Greatest Achievement
...he main character in the movie could do this, why can’t I?”. Standing 4’0, 75 lbs., I tied my white belt tightly around my waist and stood at full attention waiting anxiously for my instructor’s first command. Within a matter of weeks, I realized that I needed to decide whether or not I was prepared to commit the time and effort necessary to achieve my ultimate goal of attaining the black belt. Along the way, I developed the discipline that was required to attend lessons five to six times a week. I learned new skills, developed athleticism, and discovered the philosophy of the martial arts. I also involved myself in many of their fun outing events such as canoeing and campouts. Many other minor achiev...