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Every one of the events I went through in my life, good or bad, shaped and molded me. My good nature, respectful approach toward people, mental strength, and never-say-die attitude are all attributable to my upbringing and milestones in life. We all have a story; we all have a battle to fight and goals that we are striving for in the rat race of life. I had many forces pulling me to martial arts and pushing me to uncover the mixed martial arts (MMA) world as I set out in search for the truth.

Why do we do this? What is it that draws us to something that can hurt us? Why do we deliberately put ourselves in the path of danger? What makes us different from so many others? I believe that this is rooted in the many layers of both the psyche and the heart. The same questions can be posed to great soldiers that volunteer to participate in wars around the world, fighting for our freedom. From the adrenaline junkie to the deep camaraderie built within your team, you give time, sweat, and blood for the mats. There is respect and a bond with your opponent, regardless of whether you win or lose. They too had a path that led them to stare at you once the buzzer or bell rings; you will both leave it all in the fight to see who is better that day. The feeling of getting that win and of having all those bumps and aching muscles pays off. Finally reaching the top of the mountain makes it all worthwhile.