Through what seemed like a series of seemingly random events, I recently came in contact with a Mike Anderson. Although the name sounded familiar, I couldn’t pin it down. During our conversation, Mike made reference to some of his accomplishments, yet it was not until after I hung up the phone that the full realization hit me . . . I had been asking for advice from one martial arts’ living legends!

In our preoccupation with the present, it can be easy to forget the growth, accomplishments, and the lessons that have ultimately led us to now.

Congratulations to Mike Anderson who was awarded the first ever ArnoldClassic Martial Arts Lifetime Achievement Award earlier this month.

Mike Anderson is perhaps the single most influential individual in the world of full contact Karate and Kickboxing, having ushered in a new era of contact sport fighting in the United States. Taking on a pivotal role during a time when big names such as Joe Lewis, Mike Stone, Chuck Norris, Bill Wallace, and of course Bruce Lee were establishing their places in martial arts history.

During this rise in sport Mixed Martial Arts ( MMA ) it’s only fitting to recognize the leaders that set the foundation to martial arts today. As the largest sports/fitness celebrations in the world, the Arnold Classic gave Mike Anderson due recognition.

Thanks for all your hard work and generosity.

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Nhan-Esteban Khuong, L.Ac.
www.SGVJeetKuneDo.com

To find out more about the Arnold Classic, visit
http://www.arnoldsportsfestival.com