What is your martial arts motivator? What drives you to do go the extra mile, one more drill, one more punch, kick, knee, elbow, arm bar, triangle, take down. Just one more…rep.
Rebellion is my motivator. Rebellion inspires. When you do something outside of the norm and yield a positive result people always want to do know how you did it. Your rebellion can be that spark that ignites someone to do more themselves and in the same manner.
What you do is not normal. Practicing any martial art is far from standard. Although with the amount of martial arts schools in the South Bay, one could argue it is quite normal. It isn’t. There aren’t a lot of people training in MMA, Krav Maga, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Kali, Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu or any other self-defense or combat oriented sport throughout the world.
Yes, you are a rebel. You have decided to go in a different direction for your health and fitness. You have seen the importance of self-defense training over lifting weights, running, Pilates, Yoga, spin class, etc. Although these are great for your overall health and fitness, the Cobra will not save your life. You can’t burpee your way out of a rear naked choke, and you definitely can’t use the reformer to block a head kick. In no way am I bashing these fields. I believe they all have their place. In fact we do lots of exercises from different training disciplines. I’m simply singing the praises to those who have embarked on the martial arts journey with me.
Rebellion is what leads to change. There’s no way around it. If you seek a different outcome than what is expected, YOU have to do it. So rebel with US! Do what makes your heart sing.
What are you made of? Will you buckle, bend, or break; or will you stand tall with your head high (chin tucked) and fists up?
Strive to smile,
S. Derhammer
Elite Training Center Redondo Beach
1628 South Pacific Coast Highway,
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 598-1887
Elite Training Center Hermosa Beach
1601 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 170
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 597-4669
