Belonging
Alina Ali September 11, 2019 English IV AP Harrison I walked into the doors and my eyes were overwhelmed by everything I saw. I can't think of one singular word to describe my initial experience, but one thing I knew for sure was that I did not belong in a martial arts studio. I couldn't picture myself in those uniforms nor with that much strength and confidence, but the future can surprise you. I am a firm believer that you can not belong somewhere that hasn't positively shaped you and has allowed you to grow as a person, or as a student, or as an athlete etc . Undeniably, I belong in this country, I belong in my school, I belong to my friend groups, but those aren't more prevalent in my mind when I picture the word "belonging". The first thing I think, aside from my family, is that I belong in a martial arts studio, more specifically, Victory Martial Arts. My first day as a martial artist to where I am now, I have continually grown as a person, and ...