ipl-logo

Personal Statement

497 Words2 Pages

I have an interest that is a lot of me. I am a 3rd degree black belt in shaolin kempo karate. this is part of my identity. this trait is part of who i am and without it i'm not sure who i would be. I have been doing karate since the age of 4. I got into karate by my parents and brother. my older brother joined martial arts at school as an after school program with our future studio. as he went through the program with some of his friend he fell in love with the art. he was at the age of 9 and when he got his yellow belt my mother and father decided to enroll him into the studio. at this time i was three. my brother trained there for a little bit and when i turned 4 my parents enrolled me as will. I was shy at the beginning but slowly i became acquainted with the instructors and they became my second family. The martial arts has many qualities that the instructors want their students to gain. Luckily i gained many of these qualities in martial arts and in my everyday life. one of the best things was karate improved my self confidence. I use to be very shy …show more content…

My life without these trails i'm not sure how i would survive. Without modesty I would would have a big head and think I'm better than a lot of people, but with my modesty I respect all people. If I did not have a courtesy I would be a rude person, the type of people I don't like today. Not having integrity would cause me to lie a lot and not have very high morals. Without having self-control I would have a lot of energy and wouldn't know how to channel it. If I did not have perseverance I would not be able to complete any, or even get halfway through many challenging things I pursue today. Not having indomitable spirit I would not have the little voice inside my head telling me to keep going into pursue my

Show More
Related

Qualities Of George Griffith: A True Hero

585 Words | 3 Pages

George Griffith What exactly is a hero? According to Google, a hero is a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. People have many contrasting ideas and beliefs about what a hero is. Some people consider a hero someone like Superman and others consider a real hero someone like Martin Luther King Jr or someone who has worked to benefit society in a positive.

Read More

My Work Ethic

975 Words | 4 Pages

I have been taught to be disciplined by my parents to have a great work ethic to be able to achieve anything desire. And that is what sets me apart

Read More

Personal Statement

735 Words | 3 Pages

Leadership is the ability to inspire and guide others toward a shared vision or goal. It is about creating a culture of excellence where people will be motivated to achieve their full potential, and where the collective efforts of the team result in greater success than any individual could achieve alone. Leadership involves setting a positive example, providing guidance, and building relationships based on mutual trust and respect. During my career in the Navy, I have had the privilege of working with some exceptional leaders who have greatly influenced my leadership style.

Read More

Personal Statement

574 Words | 3 Pages

Growing up in small town makes me who I am today. I was raised in the small town of Chowchilla and this made me part of the community. I have lived in Chowchilla my whole life, but my parents emigrated from Mexico. It was very difficult for my parents to get used to living in America, but managed to become US citizens. Being the middle child out of three makes me a role model for my little sister.

Read More

Personal Narrative-How I Got My Black Belt

362 Words | 2 Pages

How i got my black belt A big thing that happened in my life so far is when I got my black belt. I started out scared and shy, not wanting to do the things they wanted me to do. But when my first testing came around I was so nervous like I was going to die if I continued to do TKD. When I walked into TKD studio I had sweat run down my cheek.

Read More

My Personal Statement Goals

993 Words | 4 Pages

My experiences as a student in elementary made me believe that I could make a differences in someone else's life. I had teachers who used various techniques in class that made learning exceptionally fun. They used things that I would say to myself that I could do that to especially because I have an artistic background. I wanted to explore the arts so I went to a Fashion Design school in New York city years ago.

Read More

Personal Statement

600 Words | 3 Pages

Growing up, I always thought that everyone should have the ability to partake in sport regardless of income, nationality, and physical and/or mental disabilities. Sports, not only provide an excellent form of exercise, but also teach discipline, teamwork, and communication. I have learned many life lessons and have gained many valuable skills from my experiences playing soccer. I continue to use them, day in and day out, as I strive to be the best version of myself.

Read More

Personal Statement

490 Words | 2 Pages

My choice of Family Medicine as a career is based on my experiences through medical school, especially my participation in the Program of Medicine in the Community for two years. During this life changing rotation, I assisted with about thirty patients per day at a local clinic and helped to provide home health care for patients of all ages from low income communities. I set up blood pressure, glucose and vaccine campaigns. I learned how to interview patients, draw blood and do simple sutures and obstetric and gynecological exams. I enjoyed warm relationships with my patients and made house calls.

Read More

Personal Statement

891 Words | 4 Pages

At Auburn High School, Student Council gives a voice to the students that run the organization to serve as the voice of the entire student body. The work that the team does help reform Auburn High into a better school. Jane Goodall once said, “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Student Council gives certain students the power to choose the kind of impact they want to make on their school.

Read More

Personal Narrative: Aikido

1198 Words | 5 Pages

Before I started Aikido, I was an extremely shy individual, but teaching the kids helped me come out of my shell. Speaking in front of those kids gave me the confidence I needed to interact with people of all ages in the class, which in turn allowed me to learn to speak in front of my peers at school. After breaking my habit of being shy, I eventually learned to express myself through my techniques. I allowed them to become my own by adding in extra strikes or modifying them slightly to make them easier to perform on different body types. This personalization of techniques led to me becoming more confident and

Read More

Personal Statement

782 Words | 4 Pages

Excellence is not an act it is an attitude. Throughout my life I have found that I am very fond of learning everything, I take pleasure in reading, playing around with numbers and interacting with the world around me. That is why I believe that the subjects I most excel in are math, science and history. I am the kind of person who enjoys learning a new concept and taking it to the next level by understanding it, not just memorizing it and regurgitating it on test day. I take pleasure in learning this way because I am able to better myself through education.

Read More

Personal Statement

756 Words | 4 Pages

Reading and books have captured my fascination, and they have led me on new and exciting adventures for as long as I can remember. I have loved reading ever since I was a child. My mother would read stories to me from a small children’s book she had. Books allowed my imagination to soar to new heights, and they aided me in improving my vocabulary as I grew older. Reading has allowed me to create strong, long-lasting bonds with many people throughout my life, including my mother, teachers, and friends.

Read More

Personal Statement

953 Words | 4 Pages

Growing up I was not a very strong reader. Reading did not appeal to me and I never had or even have the desire to sit down and pick-up a book, still today. I look through emails and books I have to read and get slightly anxious about how ‘long’ it is. I never really developed the stamina to sit and read for a long period of time.

Read More

Personal Statement

483 Words | 2 Pages

Being a Humanities student has been one of the greatest decisions I have made in my life. It taught me leadership, writing skills, and hardship. But when becoming a Humanities student was not all that easy. It came with a lot of imbalances along the way. But at the end it gave me a place worth it all.

Read More

Personal Statement

1027 Words | 5 Pages

“When you first smelled the scent of ink, you fell in love with it.” This is what my mother told me when I was five years old, I have studied traditional Chinese painting since then. This is the starting point for me to get into the “art world”. My parents wanted me to learn something as a specialty when I was a kid. Therefore, I tried to attend many extracurricular activities, such as piano class, ballet class, and Taekwondo class.

Read More

More about Personal Statement

Related Topics

Open Document