Finding the balance between body, mind and spirit is a great achievement.
If size mattered, the elephant would be king of the jungle.
Everybody has fear. The difference is that the coward does not control fear and the brave... gets over it.
If you are ready to die, then you are ready to live.
Willingness to learn is the mark of a youthful mind.
Self-defence, self-confidence, discipline and self control. The values you learn are priceless.