Jim Tran came to me for private lessons to improve his fighting skills and to get into better shape. He had a background in Vietnamese Kung Fu, MMA, and BJJ under Ryan Hall. At 242 lbs, Jim possesses above average strength, endurance, and coordination, but his biggest asset is his consistent practice.
Jim dilligently practices between classes and it showed. Practicing outside of class allows you to return to ready for corrections and additional guidance.
When a teacher shows you something, he is introducing new concepts to you. The introduction allows for greater understanding to take shape.
Today, Jim stands shredded at 212 lbs, completely transformed from the inside and out. He came seeking to improve fighting skills, and also learned how to improve his quality of life, professional and personal relationships. Martial arts is not only for fighting, but for living a healthy, happy and productive life.
Jim’s transformation has inspired many. Dropping three pant sizes, while becoming a more humble and grateful person in the process is a pretty sweet deal!
Great testament to your teaching and Jim Tran’s discipline. Thank you for sharing,Thong,and congratulations,Jim.
Thank you Russ! Jim is a very dedicated and hardworking KaizenTao pupil.
Thank you, Thong, for sharing with us Jim’s progress and growth with your lessons with him. you are an inspiration to us,Jim, how you change and manage your life and circumstances. Keep up the great work.
Indeed Maria. We have learned tremendously through Jim’s travails. Like the Energizer Bunny, he keeps on truckin’!
Thank you for sharing Jim´s transformation Thong.
Indeed transformation from inside to outside is something that makes a turn over in life.
Changing outside only is like changing the painting of a not well constructed house. Its still a not well constructed house.
Thank you Thong
Well said Josafath. Some people pretend, others do. We all have choices to make, and we must live with the consequences of those choices.
Thank you very much for sharing this story with us, Thong. Jim’s progress and visibile transformation is really inspiring. It shows what dedication, hard work, proper guidance and a positive environment can yield. Keep up the hard work Jim!
Thank you Kevin. A proven recipe that will work for anyone! 😀
Thong, Thanks for sharing this training story of Jim and your insightful description! Jim’s consistent and self-disciplined training inside and outside of private class is inspiring. Congratulations Jim! And thanks for being exemplary and raising the bar on continual growth! Enjoy your path!
Thank you for sharing this story and giving us a great example, Thong and Jim San!
Thank you also for giving me extra positive energy!
Wow!!! Thank you, sincerely, for the very nice blog write up, Thong. Thank you to everyone else for your thoughtful words of support, and encouragement, as well! Thong has helped me in more ways over the past few years than many will understand. I am indebted to him for helping me to strive towards a mind, body and spirit connection. It has honestly helped me in so many practical ways in life. Thank you again, Thong.
Thank you for sharing, Thong! Jim is a great inspiration to all of us! I am humbled by his skills, love and generosity I got to feel in Wash D.C.!
Thank you Thong for sharing a piece of your student’s success. It’s been a while since I’ve seen Jim but I’m very happy to hear of his progress and physical clarity. He’s an encouragement to us all, and I want to wish him nothing but the best and continued progress!
Thanks Pinto. My students’ success as with you, are measured more by the quality of their lives, than their fighting prowess. When the real fight within is conquered, the insecurities and infantile hubris stops.
Thank you very much Thong for sharing Jim’s transformation and diligence. It’s a great testament on your teaching, and what can be achieved when both teacher and student are dedicated and are sincerely working together. Thank you as well Jim for the inspiration and example, best wishes in everything you do, and keep up the great work!
Thank you for sharing this picture and the results from Jim’s training with you, Thong. What’s great is that its not only Jim’s calf but his over all body composition has changed. Great job Jim!
Thank you very much for sharing this awesome transformation story of Jim Tran with us Thong! He is indeed a great inspiration and role model for me and out group in Munich!
Thank you Thong for sharing Jim’s heart shaped calf and his disciplined determination to keep training outside class hours and also during travels. To drop 3 pants size surely indicates the lean muscles he has gained through diligence. An inspirational student of humble personality ,I am inspired by his dedication. Thank you for sharing a great example.