Karateka_latino Posted June 25, 2001 Share Posted June 25, 2001 Hello, Martial Arst has done a lots of things for me.. I change a lot and i have become more patient and more Confident in myself. Also it has been a help for my job, as a profesional Actor, because it teach you perseverance and in my profesion you need that a lot. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taesujutsudrw Posted June 26, 2001 Share Posted June 26, 2001 Gee that is a hard one to answer...really. I have been practicing since I was 11, so I don't know anything else....I guess you could say it has kept me alive. Peace, Tae Kyoshi Deborah R. Williams 7th DanFounder/Senoir Instructor Tae Su JutsuBoard member International Martial arts Association. "Before destruction one's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor."Proverbs 18:12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lau gar Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 martial arts has made me think about life philosphy and stuff kinda weird blue belt Lau Gar Kung fu"know your enemy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koreantiger81 Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 martial arts is another way of "expressing" myself. It gives me satisfaction that I can do kicks and punches that I never thought I could do before. Kinesiologist/TrainerBlack-Belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northren Ogre Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Training and competeing in San Shou allows me to fight and not get arrested! http://prkickboxing.tripod.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-- Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Thank you for the deep, philosophical insights, Ogre Hey, just messin' with ya. Martial arts got me into the world of philosophy and helped me rediscover and take pride in my roots and heritage. Just two years of Shotokan has done so much for me, and I can't wait to see what more will bring. d----- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 What hasn't MA done for me ? It's done countless things, controlling my anger, patience, perserverance, strong mind, confidence, happiness, etc. It's something I look forward to, I don't have to find any motivation to train as opposed to school work =p It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikudo-ka Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 I went for self defense and out of long-term interest in martial arts, and ended up getting all the other stuff people talk about - strength, fitness, improved confidence, discipline, humility. (Yes I think you can have improve confidence and be more humble at the same time... there is a difference between true confidence and the sort of manic, but ultimately insecure, ego promoted in the west). Plus I enjoy it. KarateForums.com - Sempai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 When I started TSD, I was very timid, but angry. Martial arts gave me confidence (well with the help of Mr. B, my first instructor), self disipline, and most importantly, self control. It also saved my butt when I was attacted last year. On top of all that, I get a great workout It's like a drug, it's my addiction hehehehe Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 Since I started training in Feb of 1993 it has slowly became the driving force in my day to day life. I started MA's to help me become a better football player. Which it did. It also helped me get in shape and most importatly control my emotions. Which is by far the greatest thing I have gotten from it. I may not physically train or teach everyday but I never go though a day without mentally training. Every night as Im going to sleep I ofter think about a kata or some new self defense techinque. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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