I have a dream

[Ivan]

and so should you

If you have goals, aspirations for the future, tell us about em, you never know who can help you reach them.

[Ivan]

my goals
-compete in an amateur/pro mma fight
-hold a championship belt
-meet urijah faber and other idol fighters
-complete college (criminal justice)
-become a police officer or federal police

[Jessica_1979]

Should I even get started on this one...???!!!
Well I want to try EVERYTHING...so I will start with a few randoms...and maybe add later in the thread.
I want to:
-Get a motorcycle license.
-Get my fitness instructor and then personal training certification.
-Compete in a bodybuilding competition
-learn how to surf.
-learn how to box and grapple.
-win a heavy horse pull with my team of draft horses.
-shoot a Boone and Crockett (world record) animal.
-hunt in Africa.
-try speed skating.
-complete a half marathon, then a full marathon.
-hike Machu Picchu
-learn how to pole-dance.
-attend a UFC and WEC fight
-meet Urijah Faber and Randy Couture
-Race my car faster than 14seconds at the Quarter Mile track
-learn to be a good swimmer:o
-rock climb...indoor and outdoor
-bench press 150 pounds for 8.
-touch my toes...yes I'm unflexible...gotta work on that to pole dance:p.
-do a one armed push-up
-see the roman gladiator collasium and egyptian pyramids
-improve at hockey
-join the ladies rugby team for a season
-attend the 2010 Olympics
-attend the Arnold Expo and meet him and Monica Brant Peckham
-wow...I'll just stop now

Currently I am focussing on the bodybuilding and fitness goals, and I may throw some boxing and poledance in after Christmas....

Never enough time ..!!!!:D
-

[Kimberly]

Jessica, I don't even want to post my goals after looking at your list. Mine will pale in comparison to yours. :p You go girl!

Right now my three top goals are to:

1) Get my 2nd degree black belt - two more testing cycles to go
2) Get my TKD instructor certification next year
3) Compete at a National TKD tournament

[Lisa]

You girls and boys rock!! Props to you all. I am still working on having goals! I'll keep you posted! Thanks for being inspirations to me :o

[JBNTX]

Should I even get started on this one...???!!!
Well I want to try EVERYTHING...so I will start with a few randoms...and maybe add later in the thread.
I want to:
-Get a motorcycle license.
-Get my fitness instructor and then personal training certification.
-Compete in a bodybuilding competition
-learn how to surf.
-learn how to box and grapple.
-win a heavy horse pull with my team of draft horses.
-shoot a Boone and Crockett (world record) animal.
-hunt in Africa.
-try speed skating.
-complete a half marathon, then a full marathon.
-hike Machu Picchu
-learn how to pole-dance.
-attend a UFC and WEC fight
-meet Urijah Faber and Randy Couture
-Race my car faster than 14seconds at the Quarter Mile track
-learn to be a good swimmer:o
-rock climb...indoor and outdoor
-bench press 150 pounds for 8.
-touch my toes...yes I'm unflexible...gotta work on that to pole dance:p.
-do a one armed push-up
-see the roman gladiator collasium and egyptian pyramids
-improve at hockey
-join the ladies rugby team for a season
-attend the 2010 Olympics
-attend the Arnold Expo and meet him and Monica Brant Peckham
-wow...I'll just stop now

Currently I am focussing on the bodybuilding and fitness goals, and I may throw some boxing and poledance in after Christmas....

Never enough time ..!!!!:D
-




I see where you can cross off two of these maybe three in one weekend. Every year, being the brilliant business man that he is, Dana schedules a UFC event in Columbus Ohio every year. This will be year three. So you can attend the expo and meet him easily, Attend the Fight and I know what hotels the fighters stay at when they are there (there is three main ones), so Meeting Urijah wont be a a problem, and If Randy is fighting or someone from his camp, he is usually there with a booth at the expo promoting Extreme Couture so there you go. I go every year. Wrap up though because it usually is snowing !!

[Jessica_1979]

Good idea JB! If only I was at the level to compete there too! I think Monica Brandt would also be there...and you made me think of another goal....
Gotta get my bow out and actually use it for hunting instead of just targeting for now!
Lisa ..just think of what do you want to do or try...or go or see...or what you'd like to improve...Hey..you are working on your social skills...being a Bud girl (woman) aint easy for a shy gal! You are already conquering a major goal!!

[Julie]

My goals include:

-getting fit
-writing a couple best sellers
-adopting a retired greyhound race dog
-getting a modeling contract with a good agency
-moving far far away from PA
-inventing time travel
-self actualization

[surfina007]

i like this post....

1. learn to pole dance (that was a good one!!!)
2. Place 1st,2nd, or 3rd in a pro/am surf contest
3. learn kickboxing and grappling
4. travel!!!! (costa rica, peurto rico, australia, fiji, tahitti, hawaii)
5. Land a great photography job where it is enough to pay the bills
6. get the body back that i once had when i was 18 (I think every girl wants that)
7. Just be happy, healthy and successful in life.
Oh and start a family!!!:p AND MEET URIJAH OF COURSE

[Jessica_1979]

This is a great thread TapOut!

Everytime I read someone elses goals it only adds to mine...(although I did give you a short version....I know...lots to do)

Surfina you got it all in a nutshell, ..be healthy and happy and luv every second of life!

keep em coming people!! :o

[Kimberly]

Jess, this is a great thread and, if you don't mind, I'll be stealing some off of yours too. You have a lot of awesome stuff on there.

[Jessica_1979]

No I don't mind!
Being an inspiration to others is another goal...so If they inspire you at all that's good! You inspire me to set a goal of trying out some form of martial art! :)

[Kimberly]

Thanks Jess! I need to get off my butt and do more. Hiking is something I need to start doing. I've been talking about but just haven't had the time. There are so many options here in WA. Cody goes all the time, but not me. I need to work less and play more. :D Maybe, if you're ever down here again, we can go hiking together at Mt. Rainier.

Also, one thing I forgot to add was doing the 3-day cancer walk with my sister next October. She did it this year and I told her I would do it next year with her.

[bakogymrat]

Be a solid Christian
Finish my special ed teaching credential
Complete my masters courses
BE THE BEST TEACHER I CAN BE!!!
…maybe earn a doctorate
Travel
Get into Jamie Eason shape (google her)
Earn my personal training certificate
Compete in a figure competition…maybe more
Win a figure competition…maybe more
Travel
Fish in the most exotic places...this one is for my honey...xoxo

[Lisa]

Bako, great goals. I think #1 is most important :)

[bakogymrat]

thanks lisa. gotta keep GOD first in my life :)

[Aaron]

ya good thread man.

My goalssss

-Compete pro in mma.
-Become a physician assistant within 7 years.
-Meet an awesome girl. WHo ill stay with forever and have 2 kids
-own a jeep rubicon ( i love em)
-bench- 300 squat- 500 power clean-300
-Be a great dad.. ( mine sucked)
-own a business
-Be a better christian influence on people around me..

thats about all

[Lisa]

Great stuff Aaron!

[tobias]

My dream is to go back to Thailand next year and fight pro at Lumpinee or Rajadamnern stadiums. I've been there twice now and my blood is boiling to get in their and mix it up. Summer of 2009 can't get here fast enough for me.

[Lisa]

Awesome stuff Tobais, we'll be your new #1 fans.

[Ivan]

I can already tell Tobias is a badass
you gotta give us some background on your work/training if you havent already

[Kimberly]

My dream is to go back to Thailand next year and fight pro at Lumpinee or Rajadamnern stadiums. I've been there twice now and my blood is boiling to get in their and mix it up. Summer of 2009 can't get here fast enough for me.

Definitely need to give us more background Tobias. How long have you been training in Muay Thai? Amature fights? Pro fights? What got you started?

[tobias]

I got involved at martial arts the age of 6 after getting beat up in a fight. My dad was not having that being that he grew up doing Tang Soo Do. He couldn't find a dojo around here that offered it so I ended up in a TKD class for a few years. By the time I was 8 i was a bully:D and everybody paid the piper. I also discovered Muay Thai at that age from a movie. KICKBOXER! Although Van Damme was not doing muay thai in the movie, the allure and Thailand and Muay Thai had taken deep root in me. I gave up training martial arts for a bit to pursue my interest in BBoyin(breakdancing) for a number of years. In 2002 I started training in muay thai with my father-in-law and uncle-in-law. Both had been fighters in Thailand and Laos back before the Vietnam war. So my first real muay thai training came from them. They told me to go to Thailand to train but my cash was not right at the time so that was out of the question. We worked on basics such as round kicks, knees, and elbows. We also did clinch work which is much different from MMA clinching. I got into MMA back in 2003 after watching Wanderlei Silva KO Kazushi Sakuraba in the Pride middle weight (205 div) grand prix. I had a friend training in BJJ at an old gym called Sacramento BJJ. He always told me to come train with him but I passed for a few years till I saw that brutal KO. The next day I was training BJJ under an asshole (Carlos Garcia) and a great guy name Richard Fabri from Brasil. I was training there for a good while and took my one and only MMA back on June 12, 2004. I lost and had my jaw broken also. Yes it sucked big time not being able to eat. Blended baked beans, soups and shakes were my food of choice:):mad::p After my jaw healed I got back on the horse and started training again but there really wasn't any good gyms around and I didnt have the time, patience, or cash to drive to a kickboxing gym for my standup then to Cassio Werneck BJJ school for my ground game. So I went back to training with my inlaws and worked more muay thai. I began to download matches from Thailand on a regular basis and also make contacts with who foreigners who live and train there. In 2006 I made my first trip to Thailand to visit my wifes family and do whatever training I could. I didn't do much cos I was just in awe of the beauty of Bangkok during the tourist thing. My second time in Thailand was back in March of 2007. I went just to train. My coach at the camp told that he could not get me a fight because I would not be prepared so my dream was crushed. A few months after I returned from Thailand, I got word from some bay area friends that Master Thonglor Armetsena had moved to the US and was teaching classes at kickboxing school here in town. I told Faber that if he want to employ a real muay thai coach who has a record of training champions in Thailand that he should contact him. A few weeks later he was Fabers muay thai coach. I also started training with Master Thong. He really improved my standup in a short amount of time. As of late, I have not been training due to college. Physics, calculus, and my family take up most of my time. I'll be back the gym in Dec though and looking forward to meeting all those who have read this.

[Kimberly]

Thanks for sharing. It's great hearing how people get started in martial arts. Thailand must have been beautiful. My mother is from Korea, but I have never been. One of these days I hope to make it there. I was luckily enough to send my son there with my sister a few years ago. He got to meet the Korean National TKD champ while he was there. It was an experience he'll never forget.

PS: Kickboxer and Bloodsport, 2 of Van Dammes best movies :)

[tobias]

Kickboxer and Bloodsport are the only two movies I still watch of his.

[ama6730]

Thanks for sharing that with us Tobias. I'm glad Felix found you lurking around that other place lol. You'll like it better here, we're all crazy...in a good way!

[Ivan]

dang, thats good man, one day i want to go to thailand, either for training or just for the hell of it

[Lisa]

Awesome stuff Tobias. Sounds like you are very motivated and no doubt you'll be back in the gym kicking some asses soon!

[tobias]

dang, thats good man, one day i want to go to thailand, either for training or just for the hell of it

If you go to Thailand, it will not be just one time, you will return. The training there is not like here. You learn so much more and the weather is crazy hot so you sweat constantly. Going for a vacation is good cos everything is cheap. Going for muay thai training is the best because you get authentic training in the birthday of the most devastating stand up art. Going to Thailand will change your life and you may not want to return come. Check this site out, http://fightpassport.com/ This guy is in Thailand for 10 months training and documenting many different camps. Very informative,

[JBNTX]

Tobias,

I trained at Por Pramuck gym which at the time was called Kiat Pramuck back in 87 and 88 for 9 months which is in the Chachoensao province on the river.
Great, Great training and culture !! Wish I was 20 years younger !! LOL

[NickyD240]

Hmmm lets seee....

Get at least into the 400hp range with my current car
Build a professional drift car
Drift Professionally
Own a 93-98 Supra and get over 1,000 hp out of it
Drag in the quater mile under 10 seconds at least once
Restore my step dads 67 stang from ground up
Buy a house
Get married and have 2 kids
Live a long happy life

Not much, could'nt think of everything. So many more things to do but life is so short!

And yea I really love cars.

[tobias]

Good luck trying to find one of those 1000hp Supras now. Your dreams can come true. Just don't let anyone tell you that you CAN'T do it.

[tobias]

Tobias,

I trained at Por Pramuck gym which at the time was called Kiat Pramuck back in 87 and 88 for 9 months which is in the Chachoensao province on the river.
Great, Great training and culture !! Wish I was 20 years younger !! LOL

I'm shocked. Someone else who knows the countryside of Thailand. How familiar are you with I-san(Northeast Thailand) I've trained at Pornboonmee also which is closer to the city of Ubon Ratchathani.

[JBNTX]

I'm shocked. Someone else who knows the countryside of Thailand. How familiar are you with I-san(Northeast Thailand) I've trained at Pornboonmee also which is closer to the city of Ubon Ratchathani.

Is that near Isaan ? Back in the day I was paying like $60 a month to train. I am sure it is alot more expensive now but I am guessing probley only double. Still WAY worth it no matter what the cost.!! I could not even do the morning run at daylight now !! I am way to old for that, but still wish I could train that hard. I just roll now and do an hour of MT pads several times a week just to try to keep the gut off !! LOL

[JBNTX]

DUh I see you already asked how familiar I was with Issan I am guessing we are talking about the same place.

[JBNTX]

I always wanted to fight at the songkran festival but never was good enough !! HA

I did have three fights though and actually won 1 of them !!

You better watch it I've got skills, that in itself is a big deal for me. I too have had my jaw wired shut but did not lose but 10 pounds, drank lots of whey protein, and milk and chicken, steak blended together !! YUMMMMMMAfter they unwired my jaw it took me over a week to be able to eat right again !!

[tobias]

I do mean Isaan. I did not have to pay anything to train because my wife's uncle is the owner.:p I did make a 8000 baht or 200 USD donation. Watching the young farm boys train and try to make their dreams a reality was an eye opener for me. There is no Boys&Girls club in Thailand but there are 1000's of muay thai camps to assist a young Thai/Isaan child out of poverty.

[Ivan]

god, you guys really got me wanting to go there now. So many things added to my list of goals... i better get started!

[tobias]

Please go man. It will be one of the best decision you ever make!

[JBNTX]

Agreed 110% the culture, people, and work ethic are beyond a lifetime experience !! Your a lucky man to be married to a Thai women bro!!

[tobias]

I know bro. She helps me out in ways people can't imagine.

[Lisa]

awwww that is so sweet guys!!!

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