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UPDATED! Writing an article, need some help.


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I am my dojo's only black belt that is under 16 (I'm 14) I play an active role in the dojo, and I am going to write an article for my dojo newsletter. I would like some ideas. I already have a general idea but I'm writing as an "encouragement for the youth." I would like some advice on how to get my messege out. Thanks, Have a good day. :)

Edited by ShotokanKid

"What we do in life, echoes in eternity."


"We must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men."

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Posted

you could write about your general experience as a young black belt. You will have a different insight on being a black belt than an adult will. You can also talk about difficult times you had while training. Everyone loves to hear about how someone was once exactly where they are now.

He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.

- Tao Te Ching


"Move as swift as a wind, stay as silent as forest, attack as fierce as fire, undefeatable defense like a mountain."

- Sun Tzu, the Art of War

Posted

You could add some tips as well, if you wish!

Kool Kiais: ICE! DIE! KITES! DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHH! KIAI!


"Know Thyself"


"Circumstances make me who I am."

Posted

I would suggest that you pick one technique or aspect of the art that you were bad at. Talk about why you had trouble with it, and what you did to overcome those problems. Then put in tips/trick for understand or executing the technique.

 

This will show the young people that all black belts have had problems in the past. It is how they push past those problems that allow them to reach black belt.

 

Another idea could be pick one kata and talk about it in detail, explain why the kata is structured the way it and how parts of it can be applied in combat. This is not really a motivations article, but it would make for interesting reading.

Posted

Furthering AngelaG tip, try to sound humble.

 

When I talk to students with less experience then me (I dont have much so that is not many students) I relate my experiences to the troubles they are having. Hopefully this lets them realise that we all have troubles to get past in martial arts.

Posted

thanks everyone... any more to add?

"What we do in life, echoes in eternity."


"We must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men."

Posted

Yes! Good luck, and I'm sure we'd love to see the finished product when it's ready! You could post it in the articles section here.

Kool Kiais: ICE! DIE! KITES! DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHHHH! KIAI!


"Know Thyself"


"Circumstances make me who I am."

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