Step out of your comfort zone

It was December 2021 - I asked the boy (Bradley) if he wanted to try martial arts as a new class had started in Denby Dale that I had seen advertised on Facebook. He said "go on then". We turned up and was welcomed by Liam (2x World Champion) and the rest of the class. I sat and watched (big mistake - should have joined in ). Bradley loved it!. Everyone was so helpful and encouraging and Bradley's journey had started.

After a number of weeks Bradley had made big improvements and by June he was ready for his first grading. He did an awesome job and gained his yellow belt. I said to him that if he passed grading I’d start training, so at the next session my journey began. Not going to lie it’s hard and frustrating but I genuinely enjoy it. Liam, the Masters and the Black belts are so helpful. Their main aim is to help you improve, reach your goals and have fun.

After nearly 5 months of training it was grading time. Bradley got his orange tag and I got my yellow belt (not bad at 50 yo ). We’re already training towards the next grading. Never be afraid to step out of your comfort zone, age is just a number. #

Tang Soo.

By Mark & Bradley Corcoran