Every person has a different journey in life. Every person has a different story. But, everyone has the same potential to achieve greatness within. Sadly, not everyone does. It requires patience. It requires hard work. It requires dedication. It requires honesty. It requires passion.
"Man, jiu-jitsu gave me everything in my life. I started BJJ when I was 4 years old. BJJ taught me to respect myself and to respect others. It taught me the importance of hard work. It gave me a way to control my emotions. It gave me focus in my life. Every day, I woke up with a dream to do something with my life. I was always excited to train. BJJ kept me out of trouble. Everybody has dreams. My dream is to become the best fighter in the world, to be the UFC World Champion. BJJ gave me that dream. BJJ has given me everything that I have today. It pushes me to become a better athlete, a better son, a better friend, a better brother, a better teacher."
-Antonio Braga Neto, BJJ World Champion and Evolve Instructor.
"As a kid, I used to be reckless and wild. I was always in trouble and I caused most of it. The biggest turning point in my life was the first time I rolled on the mats in my first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class. BJJ gave me a reason to live an honorable life. I wanted to become a World Champion. So I quit drinking. I quit my reckless life. I quit causing trouble. I gave my heart, soul, and body to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And in return, BJJ gave me so much more. It gave me good health, mental strength, emotional control, discipline, confidence, and passion."
-Brodinho Silva, BJJ World Champion and Evolve Instructor.
"I've been in over 100 professional Muay Thai fights. I've been in even more street fights due to my prior jobs as a bodyguard to celebrities and as a bouncer in some of the most dangerous nightclubs in Thailand. Of course, Muay Thai gave me the ability to defend myself. I have that confidence. But, more than that, Muay Thai made me a better man. It taught me to live the life of a warrior - with honor, integrity, and courage. I laugh more. I live more. I learn more. All because of Muay Thai!"
-Daorung "Papa" Sityodtong, Muay Thai Trainer and Evolve Instructor.
I passionately believe that the martial arts can help you to do that and one of the biggest goals. We all have failures and disappointments. We all make mistakes. We all succumb to weaknesses. The martial arts teaches us to rise above it all and to improve ourselves continuously. This desire for continuous self-improvement is perhaps the greatest gift that martial arts bestows upon all of us. And it is the key to unlocking our potential.
what does it mean to Achieve Greatness Within?
It is not about winning or losing, succeeding or failing. It is far deeper than that. It is about your personal journey. It is about conquering your fears. It is about overcoming your weaknesses. It is about daring to dream. It is about taking risks. It is about following your heart. It is about turning bad into good. It is about living life to the fullest.
