Goin' Pro...

[Hollywood1340]

Yup, I'm not a professional Martial Artist. It is my sole source of income and an full time job. And a dream of mine since I started training. Lotsa work go into this job, and I've not yet scratched the surfcace. Anyone else out there looking to up their status? And any pro's have any advice?

 

[ace]

My goal is to Have my own Studio someday.
I curently Hold Black belts In Arnis & Ju Jitsu
Im 2 Time N.Y. State Kumite Ju Jitsu Champ
3 Time Opean,2001 National Champ For The USJJF
2001 JJIF North American Champ

I've also 1 A Titel Belt at Joslyin
Canadian Grappling Chapionships

I Hold a 14-3 Record in Kumite Ju Jitsu
Im 4-1 in Grappling Competition & 1 -0 In MMA Through
The United States Combat Zone Assosiation.

I Cross Train in Wrestling & Try to keep an opean
Mind.

Im' currently Training out Of Den's Dungeon
Wrestling,Submissons & Striking.

I Want to Pass on My Knowledge & Support
My Family Through Martial Arts.

But For Now I will keep Working in The Glass Feild
Untill I can open My own Shop.

GOOD LUCK HOLLYWOOD1340
:cheers:

 

[Seig]

James,
How did this come about? Last we talked you were doing the Job Corp thing, fill us in. Best advice I can give you about being a paid instructor is keep your cool and have a lot of patience.

 

[Hollywood1340]

Seig,
I miss you late night in the chat room! Anyway, yes that was my goal, and if I remembered you had your reservations. I've meet some "Jobbies" and have not been impressed. I took to answering the phones at the studio because no one else was, and one day Mstr. T asked me "Why go to Job Corps if you already have a job? We'll talk." The next day I put on my best suit and we talked. Currently I'm in the position of Program director, pretty much a school lieutenent, in a position of power but as an underbelt, bowing to those above me. It's a good learning enviroment where I have a nice base salary, and can make some good commision. Some really good commission. If I work hard, I get more. Pretty simple. I enjoy it immensly.

 

[Seig]

Clean out your PM mailbox. I tried to PM you. PM me your phone number and I'll call you.....Now back on topic.

 

[Damian Mavis]

What do you mean by pro? If everything goes well I will be a pro fighter in Thailand some time within the next year or 2... maybe less, who knows. Somehow I don't think you meant pro fighter though..

Damian Mavis
Honour TKD

 

[Shinzu]

best of luck james...hard work and dedication pays off!!! congrats

 

[tshadowchaser]

So how is it going NOW?
Are yoiu satisfied training people for liveing?

 

[tshadowchaser]

I know you went overseas and trained and ought. Are there any plans in the near future to do so again?

 

[Damian Mavis]

I'm moving to Thailand Dec. 1st (in 6 weeks). If I don't get involved in movies right away I will be fighting professionally. I'm counting the days.

Damian Mavis
Honour TKD

 

[Hollywood1340]

Originally posted by tshadowchaser
So how is it going NOW?
Are yoiu satisfied training people for liveing?

Have I ever told you how much I love my job? I love my job

 

[tshadowchaser]

Best of luck to the both of you
Keep us infomed as to your accomplishments and headachs in your respective areas