Narrative Essay "The Will to Win" Not too long ago in my life, I was faced with an incredible challenge of athleticism and will. I was to compete in the 2003 National Championships for the martial art Tae Kwon Do. Sport Tae Kwon Do is a competition similar to boxing, only an impressive display of aerial kicks is the main arsenal of a competitor as opposed to punching combinations in boxing. A point is scored and …showed first 75 words of 596 total…

…showed last 75 words of 596 total…of a day that was perhaps one of the greatest mental and physical triumphs of my life. I laughed and joked with my teammates who had competed in other divisions that day, not caring that my body tired and worn down. As we approached the hotel that night, I was startled by an impressive 4th of July fireworks display that lit up the sky. In my mind, I imagined that it was just for me.