Life is a beautiful and unpredictable journey that makes us stronger with every obstacle we overcome. No matter how big or small our challenges may be, confronting them head on builds our strength, self-confidence and helps us grow into the best version of ourselves! Adversity might strike in childhood, teenage years or in adulthood. Martial Arts is one of the best tools available because it strengthens our body, mind and spirit. We become warriors who rise up and win at life’s challenges!
“Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.” – Bruce Lee
We live for inspirational stories! The big screen has inspired us to applaud the underdog who fights back, sheds the victim role and becomes the hero of their own journey. Martial Arts has inspired audiences through these classic movies:
The Karate Kid
(Ralph Macchio and Noriyuki “Pat” Morita)
Celebrating its classic 80s message, this movie actually is returning to the screen 3/31/19 and 4/2/19 in a limited engagement. For 35 years, this coming of age story love story, as well as one of a bullied teenage boy, has impacted multiple generations. The plot revolves around the friendship of the character, Daniel and the older handyman, Mr. Miyagi (Morita). The older gentleman taught Daniel (Macchcio) martial arts which helped him overcome his adversity. Martial Arts empowered him to take control over his life, fight for the girl he loves, and learn invaluable life lessons.
Enough
(Jennifer Lopez and Billy Campbell)
Jennifer Lopez played a waitress in the 2002 drama that her struggling as a wife of domestic violence until she learned to forge an unbreakable warrior spirit within her by learning the martial art, Krav Maga. Lopez actually trained in the art discipline in order to prepare for her film role.
Krav Maga taught her character, Slim how to be quick and effective as a small person. Krav Maga involves a quick burst of energy and then – get out. You do not have to “pit your weight” against an opponent who is likely to be bigger and stronger. As a woman, it taught her personal empowerment. She shed her victim and became confident, strong, and said “enough” to her abuser.
Warrior
(Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, Joel Edgerton)
Considered one of the greatest mixed martial arts movies in history, the setting for this mixed martial arts film actually takes place in the MMA ring. An ex-marine returns home to confront his tragic past as his recovering alcoholic father and former wrestling coach trains him for “Sparta” the biggest MMA tournament. Hardy’s underdog brother, Brendan, fights his way into the tournament. Both estranged brothers must face each other and what pulled them apart in the past. The film featured the real-life MMA fighters, incredibly accurate MMA action sequences and how to find the inner strength to overcome adversity on the big screen.
The Total Impact team believes that you have what it takes to overcome adversity. Imagine learning how to form healthy habits, get more restful sleep, become stronger, quicker, focused, and be kinder to yourself & others – even on the toughest of days. We are here to empower you along your journey, everyone’s story is different and we are honored to be there for our students!
The Total Impact System
The Total Impact System blends multiple styles together to create a well rounded system which utilizes techniques of American, Chinese, Israeli, Japanese, and Korean origins, including: Bu Kyoku Ryu karate, Kickboxing/Boxing, Krav Maga, Kung Fu, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, and Judo & Jiu-Jitsu. It is about growing and continuing the evolution of martial arts by combining the best techniques from the various styles into one program. Total Impact Martial Arts & Fitness offers exciting and innovative programs that will help you reach all of your health, fitness and martial art goals!
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