A Martial Life - Episode #20 - Liver Transplant

In this episode Don visits his friend who he hasn't seen in 20 years. Mitch Giampaoli is a Deputy Sheriff in San Mateo County and is in need of a liver transplant. Mitch discusses the process and the need to raise money for the lengthy recovery.
The UBBT's Curriculum - From Tom Callos
The "ultimate" test is one that challenges the person taking the test --in ways that are important, empowering, significantly beneficial, and meaningful, to THEM. The ultimate test isn't, I think, a test of all the things someone is excellent at, things that aren't genuinely challenging, but is made up of things that are, perhaps, just beyond (or way beyond) the tester's comfort zone and current level of skill. Furthermore, the ultimate test for a 24 year old in his or her youthful prime, wouldn't necessarily be the ultimate test for the 50, 60, or 70 year old.
The concept of The Ultimate Black Belt Test that you, or anyone, can take home, right now, is that every black belt test could --and I think, should --be designed for the individual taking the test, so that it's not just about the physical skills developed and hardship someone has endured to reach a "black belt" level of skill, but is also a life-affirming and spiritually empowering milestone, on any and all levels we might haver the intelligence, creativity, and wherewithal to cultivate as teachers and guides.
About the UBBT
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[@jiujitsuceo]

Glad to say that Mitch is doing fantastic. He received a liver transplant and is recovering quickly. His O2 stats are still low, but he officially just walked his first mile. His friend, another officer in San Francisco, donated his kidney and is also recovering. It is amazing to me that he risked his own life and well being to save another. I think everyone can learn from such a selfless act.

[@Spirittkdaus]

Outstanding! Love it Don :)

[@charlessmith8514]

Hey Don , I want to thank you for the awesome job you are doing keep it up .

[@cryptonianolpm2767]

Whatever situation you are in dont give up . You are a fighter keep fighting and overcome this situation. Hope you recover your health and improve your life I know how tough life is when you have these problems. Never give up.

[@mxzentertainment3150]

cool

[@KarenHernandez-on3hw]

Hi Don how is Mitch doing now , I would like to know more about this case , is he ok now?? . Also if I still can help in anyway.

[@edwardbrown3509]

This is a touching story. However I would like to ask where can I get training for self defense . Do you also teach that ?? I want some help with that . Im 25 years old is it ok ?? where can I meet you or where do I call ???