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What Does Boxing Mean To Me
Prompt 3: Through comparing and contrasting my skills, I’ve come to the conclusion that my greatest one is fighting. Along with my ability to fight came a skill set of determination, competitiveness, and memorization. Although my skill is not academic, it gives me qualities that can help me in the classroom. I’ve developed a strong memory and a passion for success.This skill has honestly helped me better my life. I started boxing when I was 14 years old as an overweight kid who was struggling with self-confidence. Boxing was that safe haven for me allowing me to lose the weight and gain skills that set me apart from others. From there I branched off getting into kickboxing, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, and wrestling. The mixed martial arts have really become a part of me as a person so I will always be participating in at least one subfield of MMA. Currently I am wrestling for my high school and keeping up with my boxing. The boxing I’m involved in is less likely to get me anywhere compared to wrestling. If I place in the top three at coast this year I will qualify for state and that will greatly aid me in the future. I want to pursue a college degree so I can better my future while also fighting on the side because you never know what can happen. I do love fighting, but jumping straight into only fighting and no schooling is irrational. Therefore college is for me.
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