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🥋 Weekly Warrior #29 Looking Back: The Power of Reflection in Martial Arts and LifeVero Beach Martial Arts for Kids & Adults | House of Warriors
- Dave Tenedorio
- Jul 28
- 3 min read
🥋 My Journey in Martial Arts: From 1989 to Now
Vero Beach Martial Arts and a Life of Discipline
On November 9th, 1989, I stepped onto the mat for the first time. I was just 13 years old, younger than most of my peers. I was heading into public high school, and my mother knew I needed something solid—something to prepare me physically and mentally for the real world.
She asked around, did her homework, and found a martial arts school with not just the right technique—but the right values. And she was right.
That decision would change the course of my life.
Now, nearly 36 years later, I’m entering my 37th year of training, and I can say this with confidence:
That one choice shaped my ability to make better decisions—inside and outside the dojo.
Martial arts didn’t just teach me how to punch and kick. It helped me recognize what’s worth fighting for and what’s better to walk away from.
🧠 Looking Back Builds Confidence with Vero Beach martial arts
Vero Beach Martial Arts for Adults
As an adult, it's easy to focus on what we haven’t accomplished yet.
But take a minute. Look back.
You’ve probably done more than you give yourself credit for—
✅ Showed up to train when you were tired
✅ Took a risk to start something new
✅ Made healthier choices
✅ Learned a new technique
✅ Gained confidence you didn’t have before
These small wins add up to massive accomplishments.
Whether you're in our Maximum Impact kickboxing program, training for self-defense, or just taking your first steps into martial arts… your progress is real.
Reflect on what worked for you—and replicate that same energy in other parts of your life. Fitness. Relationships. Work. Self-growth.
🧒 For Parents of Kids in Martial Arts
Vero Beach Martial Arts for Kids Builds Better Habits
Parents, you’ve made a powerful decision by enrolling your child at House of Warriors.
Even if they’ve only been here a short while, stop and reflect:
Are they more confident?
Do they listen better?
Are they more respectful at home or in school?
Are they more physically active?
That’s not coincidence. That’s progress.
We often look for the big moment—earning a new belt, doing a great technique, passing a test. But in martial arts, it’s the daily discipline that builds the foundation.
Encourage your kids to reflect too. Ask:
What did you do better this week?
What are you proud of?
What helped you stay focused?
This creates a habit of self-awareness—a life skill that will serve them well in school, friendships, and adulthood.
🌱 Final Thoughts from Master Dave
Martial Arts in Vero Beach is About More Than Just Kicks and Punches
If I hadn’t embraced martial arts back in 1989, I don’t know where I’d be. I made mistakes along the way like anyone does—but martial arts gave me the tools to correct course.
Looking back now…I’ve taught thousands of students.I’ve opened my own school here in Vero Beach.And I’ve helped build a community of strong, resilient warriors.
Now I want you to take a moment and look back on your own journey.And then ask yourself:What helped me succeed? And how can I use that to fuel my next chapter?
💬 Need help setting goals for your next chapter? Let’s talk. Whether you're a student, parent, or someone thinking about training, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
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