American Idol with a Martial Art Twist

This week I wanted to wrap up some of the posts I was meaning to complete while in L.A.

It's important to me to "practice what I preach".

Naturally, when I encourage you to act in spite of fear, or to stay on the path of mastery, or even forcing you to step out of your comfort zone, I myself need to be constantly doing that.

While in L.A my friend Sifu Brian gave me a heads up about an Audition happening at the Kodak Theater (where the Oscars are held every year) for the next Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie coming out in 2011.

They were auditioning for a special Foot Clan Stealth Team in the upcoming movie.

It was the same as "American Idol" or "So you think you can dance" audition shows with a martial art twist.

So imagine stepping in front of 4 judges which included Ernie Reyes Jr and the movie's executive producers and add about 1000 spectators watching from the sideline while 700 other fellow auditioners look at you as you perform a quick 30 second demo, showcasing your skills.

Stepping out of your comfort zone?

Tell me about it.

I went there with no expectations, just for the fun of it and to test myself.

Result?

Had a blast.

Felt good to feel some nervousness and anxiety.

It forced me to re-learn and apply what I have learned over the course of my 25 + years in the martial arts.

It's always interesting to notice how FEAR always feels the same.

Whether you're jumping out of a Plane, Public Speaking, Making a Career change, or Sparring for the first time, the symptoms are the same.

Heart Palpitations, Dry mouth, Sweating, Self-Defeating Thoughts and Dialogue and so on.

With the right training, all of these can be controlled and eliminated.

Something that has helped me and I know it can help you is learning to Firewalk.

It's the fastest way to understand to "Just Go For It" and not be paralyzed by fear.

If you're up for the challenge, join us on Oct. 25 th for a unique experience you'll always remember during the times where you need it the most.

Register here.

Master Yourself,

Sibok M