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Nate Compagnone - August 16, 2010
I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in the summer of 2009.
Everything in my life was put on hold for over 6-months as I was trying
to force myself into remission. Any physical activity was practically
impossible during this time. This would be the hardest part of the
disease since going to the gym and training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was my
passion.
Eventually, I had it in my head that I was not going to be
able to train martial arts anymore and only go to the gym if I could
(whenever that would be, I thought). In the winter of 2009, my doctor
was able to find a medication that worked for me.
By late winter/early
spring, my body was starting to heal and the 25lbs I lost in the whole
ordeal were starting to come back. I knew I still wanted to train, but
was unsure of how successful it would be since I have not done this
intense of exercise since I was 100% healthy. I ended up looking for
MMA gyms near my home and found Cooper’s Martial Arts. That night, I
went and sat in on a class to check the school out. Needless to say, I
liked what I saw and the next day I went for my free trial.
 Nathan's Jump Side Kick August 2010
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Nathan's Jump Round House Kick August 2010
I instantly
felt welcome in the school. It seemed like a family in the gym, very
personal and everybody was not only focused on improving their own
training, but other’s training as well. Cooper, Orest and Eduardo saw
that I was becoming very interested in the Muay Thai aspect of the MMA
class (completely different world from my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu). They
all went out of their way, and spent plenty of time doing it, to help
me develop my new passion. Cooper has also opened me up to some new
techniques that have greatly improved my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
 Nathan's Flying Knee Strike August 2010
I have
been a member at Cooper’s Martial Arts since May 2010, my health has
gotten better and my confidence in my body has grown exponentially. I
did not think these activities were possible anymore, but the welcoming
family environment was all I needed for the mental aspect of my
continued health. I am no longer stressed out about living with
Ulcerative Colitis, which in turn helps me maintain my remission. I
would like to thank all of those at Cooper’s Martial Arts who have
helped me through this journey. For this, I am grateful.
- Nate Compagnone (Member since 5/10/2010) |
