I grew up in a very small town ( population 2500 ) in Northern Canada. I moved to Edmonton to attend College and received a rather rude welcome from a guy at a coin car wash. This guy apparently thought that I was spending too much time washing my car and berated me for what seemed like forever. Out of fear I ended up getting in my half washed car and drove away. I realized that if I am to stay in the city I needed to learn how to defend myself.
If this were to happen now, as I have been trained properly I would still get in my car and drive away but not out of fear, but out of fear of what I may do to this individual.
Positive traits and Benefits about Academy Of Kempo Martial Arts:
The art has done many things for me. The most obvious being the mental and physical benefits gained through my training. My training has enabled me to be a more disciplined, patience, determined individual. Another possibly less obvious benefit from my training is that six years ago I was introduced to a wonderful lady (now my wife) through a friend that trained at Academy Of Kempo Martial Arts. We were soon married and just over 10 months ago we were blessed with the birth of our first child, a son. I truly believe that Academy Of Kempo Martial Arts is more than training martial arts it is quite literally a family. You are treated with respect from the minute you begin your training, you are expected to work hard and be equally as respectful, but above all have fun.
Why I still train at Academy Of Kempo Martial Arts:
I still train because it is a part of me, a part of my life and it is something that I will continue to do for as long as I am able. It is something I miss when I am unable to train. I miss the art, the people and the feeling of unity amongst the brotherhood. I hope to continue improving my skill level while continuing to be part of the family.
Best regards,
Stephen Rourke.
Edmonton.
