I started martial arts for a lot of reasons. I never wanted to be vulnerable. I wanted to protect myself. I had to travel abroad all alone. My Dad was always trying to talk me into trying martial arts because he was in to Karate (It's running in the bloodline, you see) Also, I've been passionate about martial arts from a very long time, and mostly on a whim.
Martial arts is now an integral part of my life.
I don't know where I would be today without it.