Most fight scenes rely heavily upon the vague, and somewhat inaccurate, public perceptions of how martial artists would utilize their skills in a real fight. That is an unfortunate limitation, because the most interesting aspect of the martial arts is what goes on inside the mind of the fighter. That is where the most compelling part of the story truly lies. Its what needs to be told.
Beating Stress with Martial Arts
Are you a busy executive or mom trying to do everything? Are you getting so stressed out that it seems like youre not accomplishing anything? If so, you can use martial arts to combat that stress! Many of the skills and techniques used in martial arts training are the same skills and techniques you can use to rid your body of stress.
MARTIAL ARTS – 5 Ways Too Build Your Self-Confidence
If you appreciate a strong, healthy self confidence that carries you through overwhelming times and drives you to achieving your most far reaching goals, martial arts is for you.
A persons self-confidence is like a muscle, it needs to be exercised in order to grow and develop. In the 20 plus years that Ive been teaching Martial Arts in our community we have developed a 5 step approach to building self-confidence.
Martial Arts and Childhood ADHD: Overcoming Symptoms
The symptoms of ADHD can be devastating for children. It is especially hard for school-age children who feel isolated and dont know how to express what they are feeling. They can become quickly behind academically and socially, which leads to lack of self-confidence and depression. Symptoms of childhood ADHD can include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. One way parents are helping their children is by having them train martial arts. It is a great way to alleviate these symptoms and overcome the stress they cause.
Its All About The Basics
Ask any professional how they became good at their martial arts skills and they will tell you practice. Ask them what they practiced and you will most likely hear the fundamentals or the basics.
I once interviewed 13 great martial artists. The thing that struck me was that every one of them talked about how their earliest instructor was a traditionalist and had them study the basics. In other words, what made them great was the fact that they spent time on the fundamentals.