Martial Arts Instructor
Having landed in Melbourne's north by half luck and half fate, I looked around for suitable work but met many challenges. Instead, I used what I had available to survive. I had trained in martial arts for years before travelling to Melbourne so organising a martial arts class was a walk in the park. Running my classes was a great experience, and I met some wonderful people. I was able to apply my small business know-how to get the classes up and running from initial idea and concept testing to operational. The best thing about this time was realising that fitness and martial arts is more than just a showy way to exercise - it can be a source of strength and growth for students who train. It can give them a purpose and a way to develop self-esteem and confidence.