Zanejin Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 What are my motivations?1) Health2) Patience and other Psychological Attributes such as Resistance against Anger3) Interest4) Self-defense5) Keeping Fit6) The Warrior's Philosophy7) My Dream of becoming really good in Karate Surpassing my Limits9) Having something as a hobby10) Having something to do when I'm bored Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran-Lilith Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I have another to add. To never lose control of my life again. (Okay, yeah, it probably doesn't make sense to anyone else, but it makes sense to me. I had no control, thanks to guy, guy now hates me and friends, may come out to try and hurt us all, I refuse to ever let him beat me down again.) He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful Lao-tsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Initially, I did it to lose weight and learn self-defense.Nowadays, I find that my practice helps me to feel some sanity in the crazy world we live in. I shudder to think what my life would be like without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian_guy Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 My motivations:1. Getting into shape2. Learning Tai Chi Chuan (both form and martial applications)3. Gaining confidence4. Increase self confidence5. increase disciplineThere ya go.Does Tai chi really help you to get into shape?I know because I practiced it that Tai chi is energy quite consuming.But maybe to get into shape it may be better something more aerobic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousOne Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Hmmmm no one likes busting heads?LOL 7th Dan ChidokaiA true combat warrior has to be hard as nails in mind, body and soul. Warriors are action takers and not action fakers. If you are cruising, make time for losing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younwhagrl Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 * Fun* Physical and Mental wellness* Social* Self-esteem* Facing my fears* Becoming my bestWhen I first started I didn't know what to expect..I wasn't even interested in MA..but those are what I've come to see our my motivation! •JUST TRAIN•Student of the Han Method"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's allready tomorrow in Australia" Charles Schultzhttps://www.YounWha.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabumnim Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 To be the best me that I can be... "There are no limitations only plateux, and once you reach them you must not stay there."--Bruce Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkness Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 So no one will hurt me or mine. If that means striking the offensive before being attacked, I will do my best, if it means striking even a potential abuser, so be it. And then for exercise, disipline, confidence, fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItalianMuayThai Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 - Health- Mind- Friendship- Become Top Fighter- Surpassing my Limitations ~ You first mistake is to underestimate ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbows_and_knees Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Hmm...I'm wondering: Are there any members out there reading this thread that have less than honourable intentions to learning martial arts? If you do, do you have the strength of your convictions to say so? I'm not trying to spark flames or arguments, but to discover some opinions that aren't...well, popular.That may have been a loaded question, but I may have been the poster with the response you are looking for.I love martial arts and I love competing. I am also a bouncer at one of my downtown area's most popular night clubs, so I have to fight. MA helps with this immensely. So, I also train so that I can fight.spirituality is fine and good, but as has been stated, that can come from elsewhere - church, for example. That doesn't have to be part of MA training, and can actually get in the way, as it takes away from training time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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