Walking the footsteps of the Master

In several months that I have joined Sidekicks, I never thought that fanaticism with Gretchen Malalad, even prior to Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition, has a great impact with the younger ones who aspire to achieve even half of what their idol Karateka has already achieved.  And much to my surprise, I am learning a lot from the young at hearts. 

Lady Joan Ruiz, Alma Cabasal and Renee Granadino are among the Sidekicks who are greatly influenced and well-motivated with Gretchen.

I remembered one time I've asked Renee on how she knew about Gege.  She told me that she is training for karate.  So the entire SEA Games in Cebu, our eyes were all set watching Gege on her winning bouts… hehehe
I went to EAC Gym but I failed to see Gege there… I saw Janice Hung, the wushu artist.  The roots of admiration is deeply-rooted even before pa.

  
Alma Cabasal from University of Santo Tomas

In the People's Insider Magazine, Vol. 8 No.4, our very own Alma Cabasal or Alma_Karateka in the forums, is the featured Karateka.  Entitled, "Alma Matters" by Theodore P. Jurado.

I was touched with what she said….

"For me, Karate is a lifetime career and even if I'd be working, nandiyan pa rin ang karate.  It's a way of life. Gusto kong maramdaman yung feeling nina Ma'am Gege and Ma'am Cherli. Yung feeling…. not only that you represent the country, but also in winning… I want to have that feeling someday…"

I know Gretchen will be doubly happy that a lot of people are inspired to be like her.  Not only inspired but making extra effort to achieve what they want.  Inspiration alone if not put into action is not at all sensible.

As young as they are, they already have the heart of aspiring champions and nation's pride…" 
Gretchen continues to teach karate, despite her hectic schedules, to look for more and more future karateka that will follow her footsteps. 

"Gege… rest assured, you have one, two, or three in Sidekicks… tandaan mo yan…. Eh madadagdag pa kami ni Epey… hehehehe "

Bilib ako sa Atletang NoyPi…

Kaya nga di ba… NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE HEART OF A CHAMPION!

Watch the Sidekicks on September 17, 2006 at Xavier School Sports Center in San Juan. 
Gege will be there to cheer for her fans…. di ba ang galing ?!?

Galing ng Sipa ng Sidekicks!