Not Kung Fu Badass: A Journey Through the Martial Arts and the Search for Self-Discovery

I’m Not a Kung Fu Badass

by John Arthur Lee

5 out of 5

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I've been training in martial arts for over 20 years. I've studied a variety of styles, including kung fu, karate, and taekwondo. I've competed in tournaments and taught classes. I've even been featured in a few martial arts magazines.

But I'm not a kung fu badass. I'm not the guy who can break bricks with his bare hands or fight off a dozen attackers at once. I'm just a regular guy who happens to know a few martial arts moves.

I'm not saying that I'm not good at martial arts. I'm actually quite proficient. But I'm not a master. I'm not even close.

And that's okay. I'm not in it for the glory or the fame. I'm in it for the journey. I'm in it for the self-discovery.

Martial arts has taught me a lot about myself. It's taught me about my strengths and weaknesses. It's taught me about my limits and my potential. It's taught me about the importance of perseverance, discipline, and respect.

But most importantly, martial arts has taught me about the importance of being myself. I don't have to be a kung fu badass to be a good martial artist. I just have to be me.

And that's the most badass thing of all.

## The Journey Begins

I started training in martial arts when I was 10 years old. I was a shy and awkward kid, and I was always getting picked on. I thought that if I learned how to fight, I would be able to stand up for myself.

I started out with karate. I liked the discipline and the structure of the classes. I also liked the fact that I was learning how to defend myself.

After a few years, I switched to kung fu. I was drawn to the beauty and the power of the movements. I also liked the fact that kung fu was more than just a fighting style. It was a complete system of self-defense, health, and philosophy.

I trained in kung fu for many years, and I eventually earned my black belt. I also competed in tournaments and won a few medals. But I never felt like I was a true kung fu badass.

I was always comparing myself to the other students in my class. I was never as strong as the big guys, or as fast as the fast guys. I was just a middle-of-the-road martial artist.

But that was okay. I was learning a lot about myself, and I was making progress. I was also making friends, and I was having fun.

## The Search for Self-Discovery

As I got older, I started to realize that martial arts was more than just a way to defend myself. It was a way to learn about myself and my place in the world.

I started to explore the philosophical side of kung fu. I read books about Taoism and Buddhism. I meditated and practiced qi gong.

I also started to learn about other martial arts. I studied taekwondo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and muay Thai. I wanted to learn as much as I could about the world of martial arts.

The more I learned, the more I realized that there was no one "right" way to do martial arts. There were many different styles and approaches, and each one had its own strengths and weaknesses.

I also realized that there was no such thing as a "kung fu badass." There were only people who were good at martial arts and people who weren't.

And that was okay. I didn't have to be a kung fu badass to be a good martial artist. I just had to be me.

## Being Myself

I'm not a kung fu badass. I'm not the guy who can break bricks with his bare hands or fight off a dozen attackers at once. I'm just a regular guy who happens to know a few martial arts moves.

But I'm okay with that. I'm not in it for the glory or the fame. I'm in it for the journey. I'm in it for the self-discovery.

Martial arts has taught me a lot about myself. It's taught me about my strengths and weaknesses. It's taught me about my limits and my potential. It's taught me about the importance of perseverance, discipline, and respect.

But most importantly, martial arts has taught me about the importance of being myself. I don't have to be a kung fu badass to be a good martial artist. I just have to be me.

And that's the most badass thing of all.

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I'm still training in martial arts, and I'm still learning. I'm not sure if I'll ever be a kung fu badass, but that's okay.

I'm on my own journey, and I'm enjoying the ride. I'm learning about myself, and I'm becoming a better person. And that's what really matters.

If you're thinking about starting martial arts, I encourage you to do it. It's a great way to get in shape, learn self-defense, and meet new people. But most importantly, it's a great way to learn about yourself.

Just don't expect to become a kung fu badass overnight. It takes time and effort. But if you're willing to put in the work, the rewards are well worth it.

I’m Not a Kung Fu Badass

by John Arthur Lee

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3802 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	45 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	288 pages
Item Weight	:	14.4 ounces
Dimensions	:	6.14 x 0.6 x 9.21 inches

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