Making a Commitment to Yourself: How Martial Arts Can Help

Roy Roy • December 10, 2019

“The first and best victory is to conquer self” –Plato

How often do you find yourself promising to complete a task but unable to do so? There are some inhibitions we might face when trying to attain a goal and several mental barriers and hurdles that confront us. You might have some fears and insecurities and you’re not ready to move on from them. Or you’ve become used to procrastinating on the daily and are unable to quit your bad habits.

While these are a part of life, not being able to face whatever’s holding you back can become a habit, and when left unchecked for too long, into a personality trait. Aristotle, who was a student of Plato, went on to say, “ We are what we repeatedly do, excellence then is not an act, but a habit .”

It’s in moments like these you need to ask yourself, if you are indeed the best version of yourself or are you just floating through life?

How can martial arts help in achieving your goals?

Martial artists and experts of the discipline are some of the most methodical and structured minds amongst us. Not only do they learn how to create and maintain balance but they learn about respect and working towards a goal within a community of other dedicated individuals. Here are some ways martial arts training can help you overcome disciplinary issues.

Provides you community support

Surrounding yourself with likeminded individuals who are also motivated can inspire you to do the same. Taking a martial arts class can give you the opportunity to socialize and meet other people. You learn to compete with yourself instead of others and help others reach their goals.

When you devote yourself to work towards an act of service, it can be both humbling and rewarding. Eventually, you learn to train yourself to do things that make you feel good for a longer time instead of providing you instant gratification.

Provides a set of rules and values to follow

Having set values defined for you, can help you de-clutter some of the mess in your life. It offers you perspective on what you should be prioritizing and what baggage you should be leaving behind.

Moreover, there are certain rules that govern martial arts that must be followed. When you are required to follow rules, even if you don’t agree with them, it teaches you a lot about respecting a set system and doing something even when you don’t want to.

Learning self-control

Martial arts shift the focus from dominating an opponent to gaining self-control and learning how to defend yourself. It requires you to spend more time on learning and implementing strategies as opposed to exercising your strength.

This requires more mental strength and intellectual prowess and can help you hone your inner self. You can even experience a boost in your confidence and self-esteem once you start progressing through the different levels.

Remember that your growth is not a linear process and being willing to change and grow is highly commendable. Actions speak louder than words. Take the first step and flourish under training from some of the best instructors in London, Ontario. Our martial arts instructors offer jiu-jitsu , karate and self-defense classes for adults and children.

Sign up today by calling 519-614-1167 and begin your transformation to a new and improved person. You can also email us at smaa.budo@gmail.com .

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