More benefits of martial art training

I love how martial arts training reveals one's character.

This quote sums it up pretty well:

"Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all." ~ Sam Ewing

Everything from how you meditate to how you hit a focus mitt reveals a part of who you are. Whatever it reveals, it might be a strength you can expand on or a weakness that needs to be addressed.

When training, pay close attention to how you act, what you feel and what you think. If you don't like what you're thinking or feeling at the moment where you're doing a certain drill, make note of it and add it to your Strategic Outline so you can improve upon it.

You might have a hard time closing your eyes in meditation. You should find some time to meditate daily. Learn to center yourself, feel your breath and realize the safest place on earth is inside of you.

You might be very stiff and un-flexible. Stiffness is believed to be associated with "pent-up" emotions. Make sure to always express yourself, speak your mind and give your complete emotional maximum in your circuit training so that any anger, disappointment, or stress is completely squeezed out of you.

Some have a hard time counting in group stretching and conditioning. Counting is a quick way to get emotionnally involved, builds better cardio, makes you less timid and strengthens your diaphragm.

And last, holding back on striking drills. Do you just tap the focus glove? Do you think of your position before striking or do you strike with full commitment, confidence and power?
I like to think the way you HIT mirrors how you tackle everyday goals.

Careful and Analytical or Instinctive, Determined and Focused.

Just something to ponder about when you're training. Your character is always put to the test.
It will bring out the best in you.

That Strategic Outline I was talking about comes free when you order a copy of our FSD training guide.

Great tools to help BETTER yourself.

Sibok Martin