My father was mine and my siblings teacher from the moment we could walk. He was the man who gave us the skills we have now, he was responsible for developing our confidence and teaching us about being the best person that we could be. When my father died 10 months ago i realised to honour my fathers legacy was for me to be the best person i can be, enjoy my life, dedicate my life to my family and for me to continue to teach people how to defend themselves, it is for me to continue my effort to gain more and more knowledge and better myself throughout my entire existence on this planet.
My existence and legacy in this world will be built through the message and knowledge and love i spread to others, This is the best way for me to spread the legacy of my father. This is all the motivation i need and this is why i have my fathers picture hanging on the doorway to my gym, office and the academy where i train. Every time i train i am honouring my father and he is watching what i do forever so i always have motivation.
I know many people dont understand it, but I always have i-would-say urge to prove to my dad. Like when I get good grades in school or i am good in sports(wrestling or MMA), besides me being happy with myself, my dad will always give me a strong handshake and smile, whether its school or anything i achieve. I am afraid when he dies i will lose 90% of my motivation for MMA(maybe i won't, but from this point of view right now i will), so are there any of you who also like proving to your dad and how did you cope with his death? Did it influence your will to learn new stuff and fighting in general?
