The toughest man in Lufkin...

That is what one of our Taekwondo instructors said last night when he went over to Lufkin Parks and Rec to teach the classes there. He was referring to the regular instructor there, Mr Holt, a third degree Black Belt. Mr. Holt did not beat anyone sparring, did not break up a big old pile of boards, or kick the highest. See, Mr Holt is awaiting a lung transplant. He has some problems caused by inhalation of welding fumes and has had to give up teaching because he just no longer has the wind. The desire is still there, because he climbed those stairs to the second floor to watch the other instructors teach his classes. That is what made the other instructor call him the toughest man in Lufkin.

Here is a picture of Mr. Holt in his prime. Several years back he was State Champ in the double song jah bong. Might have took second or third at worlds that year, which is where this picture was made.

Keep him in your prayers. He is a great instructor and a real fine man.

He has some expenses to deal with due to this illness. If you would like to help out there are raffle tickets being sold. Check the Taekwondo school link at the sidebar for an address and phone number, this is where they are sold if you would like stop by and buy one to help out.