#inspiredsurfers

[servantwarrior]

My friend Shane surprised me with a surf skateboard from South Bay Board Co. I haven’t ridden it yet, but Chance thinks it works perfectly as a throne from which to survey the living room. Megan’s a little curious too. Thanks, Shane. Blind surfers gotta stick together!… Except in the ocean. Blind party waves are no bueno. Photo descript for my blind/vi people: Chance, a very fluffy poodle terrier mix of about 14 pounds, sits towards the tail of the almost completely black board. Megan, a black lab, sniffs under the board, in case any kibbles have been left and forgotten. @southbayboardco @gdb_official @expeditiontrufit @surfightjj @stokeforlife @usasurfing @trufit @ampsurf_us @cafoundation #BlindSurfer #JoshuaTheJedi #JoshuaTheJedeye #inspiredsurfers #heroesofsport #TeamUSA #BlindAdventurer #dogfather #Waves4All #AdventureMind https://www.instagram.com/p/ChOO1_-rsKr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[servantwarrior]

Honored to once again represent Team USA at the ISA World Para Surfing Championships hosted by AmpSurf. There were some fun and challenging conditions with some fantastic surfers. While I did not advance to the finals, I was able to contribute to Team Gold. Mark my words, there will be 2 medals around my neck next year. This pic is of the full team just after we were awarded our team medals. Photo credit @benreedphoto Thanks, most importantly, to my friend and surf brother, @expeditiontrufit (John White), for having my back in the water. I’m always able to surf at my best when I know you’re looking out for me. You push me every time we surf together, and I’m better for it. Thanks to @seanbrody for coaching the team, @insta_otter and @sb10ct for being solid team captains, and @teamtoyota for helping get the team fitted with gear and logistical support for the contest. Thanks to @huge_manatee (Greg Cruse) at @usasurfing for the increasing support for us athletes. Special thanks to @ampsurforg and @isasurfing for putting on a fantastic event. I’ll definitely be back. Lastly, I want to thank my fellow members of Team USA. It is an honor to surf with you. #BlindSurfer #heroesofsport #inspiredsurfers #surfride #StokeForLife #TeamCaf #highfivesfoundation #TeamUSA #Surfight #Waves4All #JoshuaTheJedi #AdventureMind (at Pismo Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXfTGUnr49m/?utm_medium=tumblr

[servantwarrior]

25 years ago today, I lost my remaining eyesight when I, without any appreciable martial arts training, hit myself with a pair of nunchucks. Since that day, I have chosen to live life on purpose. I have fallen down, but I’ve gotten back up every time. (Now I can use nunchucks for real. 🤙🤙) I have 2 choices. I can let my circumstances and unchosen adversities define me, or I can live and love with purpose, crafting stories that can be told for ages. What could have been a tragedy became the launchpad for a life that has had countless meaningful moments and treasured friendships. I’m blessed that I get to choose life every day, and I wouldn’t have it any different. The picture I’ve included with this post is me holding my 2nd place plaque from the AmpSurf Home Break Adaptive Pro Surf Contest Series. It was a video submission contest, but I still worked hard for every wave. I am proud of my performance, despite not earning top scores this time. For those not in the know, I learned, at the very beginning of the competition series, that I had a pretty significant inguinal hernia. On October 27, I had my hernia repaired. The series continued through the month of November, and I still competed during my post-surgery recovery. @expeditiontrufit @usasurfing @isasurfing @cafoundation @stokeforlife @ampsurf_us @gqdojo @surfightjj @joeljitsu @sifusingh @lagunajkd #GuardianStrong #BlindSurfer #SightBeyondSight #TeamUSA #InspiredSurfers #Surfight #ampsurf #JoshuaTheJedi #AdventureMind https://www.instagram.com/p/CKc0rZWpLYE/?igshid=11w3qy09gbvvz

[servantwarrior]

Who says blind guys can’t drive jetskis? Proof that we can is in this picture. In it, I’m zooming at about 55 miles per hour, guided with only verbal cues by my friend and surf coach, Mr. John White. This was Sunday afternoon in and around Mission Bay. I think documented time trials are in order. What do you think? @expeditiontrufit @usasurfing @isasurfing @stokeforlife @accesssurf @ampsurf_us #Waves4All #BlindSurfer #adapt #TeamUSA #inspiredsurfers #GuardianStrong #NeedForSpeed #TruFit #ProfessionalAdventurer #JoshuaTheJedi #AdventureMind https://www.instagram.com/p/CIB-n_ZJWds/?igshid=oeg5xlj4ka4c

[servantwarrior]

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Caught this wave this morning. Yes I have a hernia, and I’m likely having surgery soon. Doc said surfing is on the list of the approved forms of exercises before I go under the knife. Tomorrow, I plan on submitting this wave for the AmpSurf Home Break Championships. Mad thanks to John White, my friend and coach, as well as my lovely and deadly bride, Andrea Loya, for catching this video. @expeditiontrufit @aloya319 @surfightjj @joeljitsu @usasurfing @isasurfing @onnit @gqdojo @ampsurf_us #BlindSurfer #getonnit #homebreakchampionships #inspiredsurfers #Surfight #GuardianStrong #TeamUSA #JoshuaTheJedi #SightBeyondSight #AdventureMind (at Terra Mar Point, Carlsbad) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFTmCtapVrF/?igshid=dqc4paob3bvz

[servantwarrior]

I got in one more #onnit6challenge workout today. Blasted by the Basics Phase 2 was on the exercise menu. My sweaty t-shirt is from a Master Dave Kovar seminar. I highly recommend any school owners learn from him, regardless of what art or arts you teach. @aloya319 says I have to give you a topless pic. Are y’all ready for that? 🤣 Seriously though... I used to be mad ashamed of my physique. I’ve truly never been happy with my body, even in 2009, when I was 167 pounds and 11% body fat. That is slowly starting to change. No, I’m not starting an Only Fans account. 😂 Feeling really good about the progress I’ve made. Haven’t decided if I’m done for the day. Probably. I think the plan is to start the day with some yoga and hit it hard much earlier than is my usual. In any case, please remember that your body was designed for movement. If you’re anything like me, you’ll feel better if you let it do what it was designed to do. 🤙🤙💪😎 @onnit @gqdojo @expeditiontrufit @surfightjj @usasurfing @isasurfing #getonnit #blindsurfer #inspiredsurfers #TeamUSA #GuardianStrong #Surfight #JoshuaTheJedi #AdventureMind https://www.instagram.com/p/CEQfEkdJefM/?igshid=1at4aey4v5lir

[servantwarrior]

Took a rest yesterday, minus some Black Swan Yoga. Today, I’m feeling full of energy, so I’m catching up on my #onnit6challenge workouts. Prime the Pump Phase 2 today! Feeling great! Those rotating lunges are already starting to help with turns. 🏄‍♂️ The body was made for movement! Today’s sweaty t-shirt brought to you by the phrase: “Have you tried turning it off an on again?”. There is, apparently, some debate on the color of the letters. Are they yellow or orange? Let me know in the comments. 🤙🤙💪😎 @onnit @expeditiontrufit @gqdojo @surfightjj @usasurfing @isasurfing #getonnit #BlindSurfer #inspiredsurfers #GuardianStrong #Surfight #TeamUSA #JoshuaTheJedi #AdventureMind https://www.instagram.com/p/CEQL3qyp1ZP/?igshid=1rilgy2hsopj0

[caminosurf]

Biggest respect: 11 years ago we convinced her against her parent's will to try surfing. Tomorrow she is competing in the World Championships in California: Eva Maria, you are for sure a legend! We are so proud of you!!! All the best and go for gold!!! Follow the event here: https://www.isasurf.org/events/isa-world-para-surfing-championship/ 

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#caminosurf #ISAworlds #ABetterWorldThroughSurfing #inspiredSurfers #EvaTheLegend #GoForGoldAmpSurf DWV