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28 FOCUS - NOVEMBER 2015 Thats why its not surprising that Jackie Chan chose a post-secondary program which blended the two since his education to that point had included generous helpings of both. Two editions of Focus on Scugog December 2009 and January 2010 chronicled his elite martial arts study with Shaoin monks and globetrot- ting travels. The young mans future if these articles were accurate indica- tors would involve unique physical activities and exotic travel. Ive just returned from 30 days martial arts training in China this past summer he reports of the lat- est blend of each. Physically it was even more intense than before but at least I knew what to expect. ow Im into my fifth year of my achelor of Outdoor Education at Lakehead University. My focus is leadership training because I felt it could apply to any ob. ut there are other elements group dynamics tour- ism and national parks. While hes now well into his final year Jackies academic path was nearly derailed before it truly began. Id been diagnosed with Tourettes Syndrome he explains. The ticks itcreatedbecameanincreasingsource of frustration. I left ust into my first year to get that under control. Drugs left Jackie drowsy so he sought the solution elsewhere. editation and relaxation tech- niques allowed me to deal with it myself drug-free. And the dark negative held a bright positive. Ive since used that experience in dealing with disadvantaged kids. Sounds clich but I tell them that they too can overcome adversity. They listen more closely because Im drawing on personal experience. Lakehead defines its Outdoor Ed program as experiential education a label which meshes seamlessly with Jackies past and future. We write essays just like any university program but our courses include winter camping canoe- ing ice climbing and dogsledding. Some of those Id experienced so it was interesting to learn more in an academic setting. ut how to apply so unique and broad-based an education One of his professors watching Jackie in action may have provided the spark. During the time I was off with Tourettes I planned what I wanted to do with my degree. I presented that vision an overseas educational program in class and generated a lot of interest. My prof pulled me aside and told me I had leadership capability because of the way Id been able to influence people and move them to action. Jackies vision became reality as he and his classmates started a chil- drens camp in Jamaica. To me leadership means under- standing and challenging yourself. any of these kids feel inadequate and overwhelmed by circumstances so we help them to believe in them- selves and realize that one person can make a difference. Textbooks can teach you to add a column of numbers or construct a well-written sentence but only experience will teach you about life. The World is his Classroom JACKIE CHAN PHOTOSCOURTESYOFJACKIECHAN Jackie crouching in the middle with an orange scarf being blessed by a Tibetan Abbot on the border of Tibet.