The Jet Lands in Brookvale

On Thursday 20th October, IMT HQ martial arts gym had a special guest. Martial Arts legend Benny “the Jet” Urquidez ran a seminar for 3 hours to over 35 local martial arts enthusiasts.

Sensei Benny as he likes to be called has Black Belts in 11 styles of Martial Arts, 5 world titles in Kickboxing undefeated, action movie star and fight scene choreographer.

Sensei Benny may only stand 5’6” and 65 years old, but commands the attention from all that have come to train with this living legend. He covered all aspects ring craft, distancing, footwork and fight skills. But what came as an added surprise
Sensei also focused on life skills, teaching us how to set yourself up for positive thinking. By saying thank you from the moment you woke up to how you carried yourself throughout the day.

By asking for courage to do today what you couldn’t do yesterday. Having forgiveness by letting go of anything you are holding on to. Asking for clear sight to see the good in you and others and finally to have impeccable intentions, to make sure your actions heal instead of harm, be self aware. At the end of the seminar Sensei had plenty of time for autographs of books, training equipment and plenty of photographs.

This is the fifth time I have trained with Sensei Benny in my 35+ year journey in the martial arts. But the first time he has come to the Northern Beaches to specifically to train and inspire local Martial Arts practitioners.