Re: My weekend with Billy (Part 1)

July 25, 2000

> - It's just that I realize there's more for

> me to learn before I can be the best teacher I can be. I guess

that's

> a combination of the perfectionist in me and REALLY understanding

how

> I want to represent tae-bo. As much as I thought tae-bo was in my

> heart before, it's like it's been taken to a new level because

> suddenly I might be able to really represent that. And I want to

> make sure that I do that in the best way possible.

>

> , you will be an incredible teacher, especially because you

are able and willing to keep on growing and learning. Now move to

Washington, D.C., so I can take some classes from you (or I will have

to visit Nashville and you will never get rid of me).

Elena

July 25, 2000

, your post had me all teary eyed. What an awesome post - I

admire you so much. It takes a special person to realize that they

still need to learn more instead of figuring they will learn as they

teach and instead of giving up all together, you are so energized in

just the thought of learning all that you can. As a perfectionist

though, remember - you are your worst enemy!!! And you will always

need to learn more but I think you have a great head on your shoulders

and you will know when the time is right for you. What a wonderful

feeling that is . . . to have that insight about yourself.

Thanks for sharing your weekend with us. I wish you all the luck in

this journey of yours . You are a Taebo hero to many of us.

(((HUGS)))

le

July 25, 2000

> In a message dated 7/25/00 3:30:25 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

> amybethluvstaebo@h... writes:

>

> I'm so glad to see you here!

>

> Congratulations to you for going to the training camp, too! I know

that when

> you become an instructor, you will be using Judas Priest as music

for your

> classes. I will definitely have to take one of those.

>

Hey -- I heard you were posting hear and I am glad to be hear

and glad you are hear too been wondering about yah

You bet on the Priest man and thanks for the vote of confidence

and can't wait to see yah in October -- Hugs

peace

amybeth

July 25, 2000

What an amazing experience for you and I think a very positive one too... we're going

to run out of words that describe you soon, awesome won't be enough ;-)

What is it that sometimes says something about not being a teacher but being a guide -

Teachers often think they know it all, guides are just further along the path -

- you're one of my guides and I thank you for that. *hug*

Jill

Message: 19 Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 23:42:05 -0000 Subject: Re: My weekend with (Part 1) I was humbled this weekend. I thoughtI knew a lot about Tae-Bo andwhat I found out was that I know a little bit of Tae-Bo, but there'smuch, much more for me to learn! I could probably wing it and getthrough an intro class, but that would be cheating myself as aninstructor and it would be cheating the people who come to my classas students. And I wouldn't be representing Tae-Bo the proper way.Does any of this make sense?!Hi! That makes PERFECT Sense---And It is THAT That will make you Oneof the best instructors for miles....You should Only teach what you are passionate about--and Your PassionWILL Get you to that stage...You wouldn't cheat Your Clients as Youwill BE THERE!To acknowledge you are Not ready Means you will continue to Improvefrom within..It also Means you will have Sensitivity when Teaching-aQuality That will Make you the BESTEST TEACHER--now theres a Childlike word!To be Brought to a Point Of Humbleness Is One of the Greatestfeelingswe feel--IMHO--And it will serve to make you an even betterperson--Ifthat is at all possible.I am so Pleased that you had Rewarding experience and I am POSITIVE will see a QUALITY Teacher/Instructor who is dedicated!Janet

July 25, 2000

Wow, .

You're an inspiration. Just being able to make it through all that is an

awesome feat.

Genie

> ** Original Subject: RE: My weekend with (Part 1)

> **

> ** Original Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 15:48:42 -0700 (MST)

> ** Original Message follows...

>

> Well, I survived It is so hard for me to even find the words to

> express how much this weekend meant to me. I learned so much about

> Tae-Bo and even more about myself. I wish that everyone could

> experience what I did....that everyone could afford to go to a

> training camp (even if you have no aspirations of becoming a tae-bo

> instructor). It would certainly change you. is such an

> incredible person. His spirit is so real and so true. Every time he

> speaks, you learn something new. And when you are around someone

> like that, you can't help but walk away a changed person.

>

> Regardless of whether I pass or fail certification, I am proud of

> what I did. I followed my heart and went after my dreams and that

> alone means I have succeeded. Regardless of the outcome, I will be

> happy. One part of the final exam is a practical demonstration of

> the moves where it's sitting up on stage telling you to do

> different moves very quickly, or to make up a routine using 4 punches

> and 4 kicks, or to explain the difference between this move and that

> move, or to teach him how to do a certain punch, or to explain to him

> what tae-bo means, etc. It could be anything. He asks questions and

> tries to throw you off guard on purpose. He tries to take you out of

> your element to see how you handle it. I honestly don't even

> remember what he asked me to do. He asked me some questions that

> threw me off and I was so nervous and I could feel myself losing

> confidence in myself. I made it through and I finished. I did ok,

> but it wasn't my best performance.....LOL! Anyway, as I was walking

> back to my place to sit, I was fighting back tears and the minute I

> sat down they just started falling. I think I cried for the next

> hour and a half while everyone else in the class took their turns. I

> don't even know why I was crying. Part of it was that I felt

> disappointed because I felt I had blown it. Part of it was that I

> realized I wasn't ready to teach Tae-Bo even though it's something I

> really

> want to do. Part of it was just plain old nerves.....I mean,

> c'mon....it's Blanks...LOL! And I think part of it was just a

> release of emotion that it was finally over! I have been

> anticipating this weekend for so long and just being there and

> experiencing it all was a bit overwhelming! And I just kept crying.

> It kept coming and coming. I couldn't stop! So, I had a bit of a

> meltdown....LOL! But, that's OK!

>

> You know, it really could go either way. I could pass or fail. I'd

> say I've got a 50/50 chance either way. has an incredibly high

> standard that he is trying to uphold. And I understand that.

> Tae-Bo is in his heart and he has to make sure that what he puts out

> there as Tae-Bo is real. And because Tae-Bo is in my heart too, I

> understand that. He said he didn't care if Tae-Bo never went beyond

> his studio in Sherman Oaks. (He also said if you want the best

> Tae-Bo...to go to the training center in Sherman Oaks!) He doesn't

> want it to get watered down. He wants it to stay pure. And I get

> that. Some people there this weekend had no idea what Tae-Bo was all

> about. They might have known all the moves....they might have been

> able to teach a class....they might have been super fit.....but

> that's not Tae-Bo. (And that's where I feel that those of us who

> have been doing the tapes and have made that connection have a bit of

> an advantage over even the most super fit individual who has taught

> kickboxing or aerobics all their lives! We get it....we love tae-

> bo....and it's in our hearts....and we want to keep it real just like

> does). I'm sure there were people there this weekend who paid

> the $995 and figured " hey, for that much money.....surely I'm going

> to pass no matter what " . And they're going to be really upset when

> they get a notice that they didn't. But you've got to understand

> that Tae-Bo is different than everything else out there if you're

> going to teach it. Even if I pass the certification and they tell me

> I can start teaching tomorrow if I want to.....I won't do it. I'm

> not ready to teach it right now. I have a lot more to learn. And

> I'm going to do that. I'm going to read 's book every day and

> learn every single thing I can about all the punches and kicks and

> how to execute them properly while using the proper technique.....and

> I'm going to practice how to break it down and explain that to

> someone who has never done Tae-Bo before. I'm going to look around

> for a Martial Arts studio so I can learn more about that side of tae-

> bo. I might look around and see if there's a boxing gym around here

> so I can be more aware of the boxing aspect of tae-bo. The more I

> learn and the more ways I can explain the reason behind the moves,

> the better teacher I'll be. I was humbled this weekend. I thought I

> knew a lot about Tae-Bo and what I found out was that I know a little

> bit of Tae-Bo, but there's much, much more for me to learn! I could

> probably wing it and get through an intro class, but that would be

> cheating myself as an instructor and it would be cheating the people

> who come to my class as students. And I wouldn't be representing

> Tae-Bo the proper way. Does any of this make sense? It's been a

> long day and I'm tired (I know.....I'm rambling!) It's been a very

> emotional weekend.

>

> There is so much more to tell you all, but I've talked enough for

> now! I know you guys probably have a million questions for me, so

> ask away! I'll do my best to answer them. I'm sure I'll be

> remembering different things that happened for days! I'll write more

> about it all later. In the meantime, I just wanted to share some of

> my thoughts with you and let you all know that I survived...LOL! I

> guess it will be about 2-3 weeks until we find out whether or not we

> passed!

>

> I've really missed all of you! I'm going to try to catch up on the

> messages, but I probably won't be able to respond to all of

> them...LOL! It's good to be back. Thank you all for the positive

> vibes you sent me.....I really felt them

>

> who got BL9 and AL9 today......hallelujah.....it seems my problems

> have been solved

>

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July 25, 2000

Wow, .

You're in inspiration. Just being able to make it through all that is an