One Lesson at a Time

 

[jbradleykrufit]

No training Sunday = Funday! #katabeach #thailand #muaythai #beachlife #muaythai

[jbradleykrufit]

14 days & I'll be in Thailand!!! Prep on all fronts has begun- cortisone & muscle stim for the knee, pocket dictionary & some new, very meaningful ink- in Thai! #Thailand #spartamuaythai #muaythai #nakmuay #thaiboxing

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1972 Olympic Gold Medalist had some words of wisdom for our Spartans this evening. What an honor it was to meet him! #spartaindy #spartamuaythai #spartaboxing #olympicboxing #sugarrayseales

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Planning a two week trip to Thailand in June. Where should I train? What else do I need to know?! #muaythai #Thailand #nakmuay #muaythaiislife #thaiboxing

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Surgery day! Finally getting my knee fixed so I can get back to punching & kicking stuff! Nervous pre-surgery selfies & hazy eyes in recovery room but all is good! On the #roadtorecovery Feeling blessed and reminding myself that "I carry the love and support of so many people inside of me." #spartamuaythai #spartaindy #muaythai #muaythaiislife #thaiboxing

[jbradleykrufit]

Having a little fun yesterday! By @buckgrant via @RepostWhiz app: It's always fun doing light timing sparing with students who have grace and control. We had a fun day of training yesterday at @spartaindy with Kru @jbradleykrufit, @drew_krufit and the rest of the Sparta Indy family. Looking forward to the last day of the day today from 10-4pm. #sparing #timing #muaythai #spartamuaythai #themuaythaiuniversity

[jbradleykrufit]

Made weight! War time tomorrow! Come out & support @misslynay & @sincebenpimpin #spartamuaythai #spartaindy #muaythai #impacto #indianapolis

[jbradleykrufit]

Look out for this lil killa!! Oooh kill em! #spartamuaythai #spartaindy #muaythai #nakmuay

[jbradleykrufit]

So excited to announce that Sparta Indy will be hosting four sanctioned Muay Thai kickboxing events this year. Currently scheduled dates are: March 21st, May 16th, July 18th & September 19th! These events are open to all fighters! #spartamuaythai #spartaindy #muaythai #indianapolis #indiana #nakmuay #thaiboxing #muaythai

[jbradleykrufit]

Every time I receive my gear from @machinaboxing I am always blown away by the packaging! It feels like a special gift every time! It's obvious that @machinaboxing takes great pride in their company & products-down to how they package their awesome gear! Use my code & get 20% off your next order: JBRADLEY #machinaboxing #spartaindy #spartamuaythai #muaythai #boxing #boxinggloves

[jbradleykrufit]

The big guys kept saying "Woo" throughout class & this little feller started in too! We cracked up that he sounded like a little mouse or pet squeaky toy!!! I laughed so hard every single time they did it so I had to record them at the end of class!!!! #spartamuaythai #spartaindy #woo #muaythai #nakmuay #indianapolis

[jbradleykrufit]

Surround Yourself with Those Who See Greatness within YOU

This past week I was reminded how important it is to surround ourselves with good people...not just good people, but people who truly believe in us and will dream dreams for us when we doubt our own ability.

This happened for me two years ago when someone came to me and presented me with an opportunity to do what I love! I was offered the opportunity to teach Muay Thai. I turned down the opportunity believing that I wasn't worthy of it. In fact, I turned it down almost three times! But someone else believed in me and wouldn't take "No" for an answer. Because he believed in me, I am experiencing such joy sharing my love of Muay Thai with others.

Similarly, in a conversation this past week, another person shared with me his dream for me...which secretly in the deepest part of my heart, I have had the same dream but always tell myself I am not worthy or capable; that it is unrealistic, too grand and unattainable. I would have never spoken it aloud but someone else did. Someone who believes in me.

It is so critical that we surround ourselves with these kinds of people. Those who see greatness within us...those who will have the courage to dream with us and those who will push us to live out those dreams we keep hidden from the world!  

I am so grateful to have these dreamers in my life!

[jbradleykrufit]

2014 was Bittersweet

Bittersweet…is the single word I’d use to describe 2014.

As I reflect on the year I feel proud that I took specific steps and actions that aligned my life with my goals and dreams. I experienced so many amazing moments with so many new people that it seemed like I was actually beginning to make my dreams come true.

Yet on the other hand, I cant help but feel the pain and sadness of loss this year. When we align our actions and deepest desires of our heart, our dreams…when we begin to believe that our dreams matter, that we matter and that what we want, wants us...when we realize that our life is ours and we have the power to make it look any way we want, we begin to see more clearly how we want to show up in the world and who and what helps us arrive as that person.

I find it perplexing that so many juxtaposed concepts happen at the same time in our lives--beginnings & endings, birth & death, happiness & sadness.

I’ve been fortunate in this life…I’ve not experienced tragedy and devastating heartbreak-sure I’ve had a broken heart a few times but in the grand scheme of life…I’ve had it pretty easy. However, this year proved to be the single most difficult experience I’ve had. In the last several months I’ve wrestled with grief and struggled to determine if I was simply just selfish….I chose me. I chose my dreams. I chose to walk away from love acknowledging that love alone simply isn’t enough…despite the Disney fairytales and romantic comedies that I’ve grown up watching where love was all you needed, I've come to the conclusion that love is a given…people love one another…but relationships are about so much more than just love. Relationships are about people who sacrifice, protect, forgive, and are willing to do anything for you, no matter what. Fortunate are the relationships that have those traits yet even those aren’t enough. In truly satisfying relationships, our partner understands us deeply- all of the fears and dreams and insecurities whether they be spoken or not. I believe in truly satisfying relationships our partners are catalysts helping us to become the best version of ourselves in reaching our full potential. The most satisfying relationships will never ask or expect us to be less than who we are or quell the passions, desires or dreams that feed our soul. Instead they fan the flame allowing us to burn more brightly and share all that we are and have to offer with the world.

The interesting thing is…I believe the key to finding a truly satisfying relationship starts, as Socrates said, when we ”Know thyself.”

So here’s to 2015…a year of self discovery in hopes that I will know myself a little bit better and be my true self a little bit more.

[jbradleykrufit]

Great article by @csagym for @muaythaiauthority #spartamuaythai #muaythai "In reality, fighting is pretty easy. Show up, swing for the fences, get hit, simple, but putting in the time to become a great fighter is not! It sucks, it hurts, it takes sacrifice, dedication, time away from your family, children, wife, husband, blood, lack of sleep, sweat, tears (lots of tears), it takes an ability to get your ass kicked over and over and over and not let your ego rule you and keep coming back for more. It will break you down, it is supposed to, the growth is in the discomfort. You take the beatings until you start giving the beatings, it's really that simple! Everyone wants to be a fighter, but most simply don’t have the drive and most of all the LOVE for it to actually survive the process."

[jbradleykrufit]

"Fear...is born of a story we tell ourselves, and so I chose to tell myself a different story..." #nofear #tellyourownstory #motivation #wisdom #telladifferentstory #liveyourdreams #grind

[jbradleykrufit]

Fighter Fitness classes are a great way to get in shape! 2015 is just around the corner! Come train with us! #spartamuaythai #spartaindy #indianapolis #indiana #fitness #exercise #weightloss #newyearnewyou

[jbradleykrufit]

Great Saturday- Fighter Fitness class followed by some individual training! #spartamuaythai #spartaindy #muaythai #muaythaiislife #nakmuay #indianapolis