Jeff Durichek
UBC Orlando

What UBC Means To Me 

UBC has been a miracle for me.  I have worked out in gyms off and on for years.  I never stuck with the gym routine since it became boring quickly.  I also did not see results at the gym that I have seen here with UBC. This past Jan 2008 I was diagnosed with diabetes and my cholesterol was high.. My doctor told me that I could reverse these with exercise and diet. After looking around and calling several martial arts, I was impressed to Rachel and decided to give it a try.  Rachel invited me to observe a class and see if it was what I was looking for. At the class I met someone that just raved about the class and how much fun the kick boxing was.  Just imagine someone that you are angry with and get the aggression out she said.   Michele was there encouraging me to sign up.  I was still hesitant. It took me that night to decide that I was going to commit to the exercise and diet regimen.                                             

The next day I found out how out of shape I had become.  The first two days of class I was tired and winded from the warm-up routine. I did not think that I was going to continue.  Then a wonderful person came up to me and told me that her first week was rough and not to give up. Things would get better.  She is correct. As the weeks progressed I saw changes in my body and I could complete the warm-up and stretching routine. No I have doubled the amount of sit-ups and push-ups that I started with.  My clothes are starting to get loose and I have a lot more energy.  I would recommend UBC and have recommended it to friends.

The staff have been wonderful and encouraging. Rachel is a master and pushing you to your limits and then cracking a smile or silly face.  Sifu has a way about him that demands the best from you. You want to meets his expectations.  The friends that I have made while at the class are wonderful. They have encouraged me, challenged me, and most of all held me accountable. It is a winning combination that gets results and you have a fun time doing it. Thank you so much to everyone, you have given me a new lease and outlook on life.