In the past 7 years, I have changed from unruly young man to commited wushu teacher/coach. This journey has taught me a lot about myself and others. From my experience teaching I have also learnt that every student will teach me new things. This knowledge and the feeling that accompanied it is something I will never forget. Teaching has given me perspective on the importance of being patient, forgiving and a providing a good example for my students. While teaching I have encountered students with a variety of problems ranging from physical, mental and emotional sources. I found that these issues can arise from their emotional states, their normal way of thinking, and commonly from stresses that they have unknowingly brought with them. In the past I have been able to gain sufficient trust with my students that they feel comfortable sharing in some of these feelings to help them releasing their concerns.

I remember a female student from Europe. During the day she was a very happy, lively person, but whenever class started her happiness and calm was disturbed by an inner turmoil. After training her for a while, she began to trust me more and confide some of her doubts so that we could work through this difficulty for her.