The student becomes the teacher
In 2003 Lynn went in front of the board to get a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and impressed the board so much they awarded him his 3rd degree black belt instead . After this he went to the American Kenpo open Karate tournament and met another man who would feed his passion even more . Ed Parker is the founder of American Kenpo and one of the most spiritual human beings Lynn had ever met . “ It was like I was talking to God , or an angel , this man was the most heavenly man I had ever met .” Lynn has been doing American Kenpo ever since and today he is a 6th degree black belt . Lynn has had the opportunity to study under one of the greatest Karate Masters in Utah , Master Tony Martinez Sr ., who holds a 10th degree black belt , and has fought Chuck Norris and won !
The student becomes the teacher
Lynn started teaching only a few weeks after he became a student himself . Soon after joining his first class he had an instructor that saw something deep under the surface of Lynn . Seeing great future potential , this teacher wanted to teach Lynn that sometimes the best way to learn yourself is to teach . By learning how to give of yourself , both your knowledge and your spirit , you become one within yourself . The ultimate gift you have to give is the gift of you . This passion to share himself is what makes Sensei Lynn the amazing teacher that he is today . “ I have learned that teaching is not the same thing as guiding , and only through wisdom and understanding that comes with experience can we graduate and become our own best student .” Lynn has become an incredible guide earning him the ultimate title of Sensei . By being a Sensei he can allow others to make mistakes and learn how truly valuable their mistakes are , for that is the most perfect way to allow growth .
“ If you point at the moon and you focus on your finger , you miss all of the heavenly glory !” – Bruce Lee
At the end of every class , Lynn has his students bow , not to bow down to him , but to bow with him in respect . He says it ’ s about both the student and the teacher being humble and teachable to one another . Sensei Lynn would like you to see him bow now . But I would really like for him to see you and I bow with him . I wish I were half the person that he is . I have heard the world around me all my life , I just forgot to listen . Until I met Lynn .
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