SAYED NAJEM - A TRUE Olympic Champion KICKING For A Cause!

** UPDATED 9/11/2008 - KICKPICS has published their very first article in Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine - read the story at http://www.taekwondotimes.com/index.php?PAGE_ID=580 and view our COMPLETE Photo Shoot we had with Sayed on www.kickpics.net and just go to the PHOTO GALLERY **

KICKPICS is happy to announce KICKING For a Cause - supporting a fellow martial artist who is taking his quest to educate the world on AIDS to the big screen.

The story of Sayed Najem is truly fascinating. I had the pleasure of meeting Sayed in New York last week and not only is this man an incredible martial artist, but he is a Christian man with a heart of gold. He would give you his last dollar if you really needed it.

Sayed's story truly is amazing. Like many of us, it has its share of peaks and valleys. As the youngest of five brothers, Sayed's life quickly took the wrong path. He was in a gang and got into many fights as a young adult. But TaeKwonDo changed his life.

Sayed transferred the anger and frustrations into his training and became both an Olympic and World Champion. He is now focusing his energy on his dream......to become an actor.

Instead of trying to be the next VanDamme, Sayed is bring his talents to the big screen to help educate the world on HIV and AIDS - the epidemic that is still ravaging the world. So even though this man has the skills and talents as a martial artist to be the next big martial arts superstar, he is "giving back" to the world what is really important - LIFE.

Sayed's movie premiere of VICTIM - THE MOVIE is October 2, 2008 in Rhode Island. I would love for all of my martial arts brothers and sisters to show their support on Sayed's big night. You can purchase General Admission tickets to the movie for $49 (updated 9/2/2008 - sorry!!) or you can upgrade to $100 for the Red Carpet Premiere and Party. If you cannot attend the event, you can still show your support by purchasing a ticket OR by simply making a donation on KICKPICS.net. Your support is truly, TRULY appreciated.

One of my all-time favorite speakers is Joel Olsteen and I find myself referring back to this scripture:

"God designed us to live in relationship with others. He wants us to help each other grow. None of us will reach our highest potential by ourselves. We need people in our lives to encourage us, and we need to encourage the people in our lives and help them reach their potential. The word "encourage" means to "urge forward." Many times you can see things in other people that they don't see themselves. You can see their strengths and talents. You can see that God has a special plan for them even though they may be going through a difficult time. Don't assume that people see what you see in them. Take a moment and encourage them either with a kind word or a simple note. There might be a special gift you can give that will remind them of their goal or dream. In whatever way you can, urge the people in your life to keep moving forward. If you'll be a people builder and help others fulfill their dreams, God will help you fulfill your dreams also, and you'll live in blessing all the days of your life."

VICTIM - THE MOVIE.....a story of two sharing one love, one life.
And one mistake. One is all it takes.


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