Confidence for Comedy

[Judodad_karateson]

At the beginning of

, guest Jeff Ross posses an interesting question to Rogan. He says getting a black belt in TKD at a young age gave him the confidence he needed to be a comic.

This isn't news to anyone, but who here has a good story of a non-MA related way you MA experience gave you the confidence to do something?

[cathal]

Great topic!

For me it was public speaking, and leadership. I'd practice what I'd say in my head or with my brothers. I'd do it again and try to match up the nuances of my personality with what I needed to say and what I needed to get done. It made a big difference because I was able to give myself permission to mess up.

[sensei8]

Great topic!

For me it was public speaking, and leadership. I'd practice what I'd say in my head or with my brothers. I'd do it again and try to match up the nuances of my personality with what I needed to say and what I needed to get done. It made a big difference because I was able to give myself permission to mess up.

I wholeheartedly agree with this. Had I not had the MA training that I had, and whom I received it from, and all of that, I'd not have the confidence to do any public speaking and leadership; being Kaicho surely wouldn't have happened.

I'm basically, not by choice, a very shy person, especially in my youth. However, and because of the MA, I'm no longer that shy young man, but a quite confident adult!!

I say what I mean, and I mean what I say! The MA has allowed me to shrug off my shyness, and coat me with more confidence, and more respect for my fellow man/woman!!

[JohnASE]

Great topic!

For me it was public speaking, and leadership. I'd practice what I'd say in my head or with my brothers. I'd do it again and try to match up the nuances of my personality with what I needed to say and what I needed to get done. It made a big difference because I was able to give myself permission to mess up.

That sounds a lot like kata training!

[sensei8]

Great topic!

For me it was public speaking, and leadership. I'd practice what I'd say in my head or with my brothers. I'd do it again and try to match up the nuances of my personality with what I needed to say and what I needed to get done. It made a big difference because I was able to give myself permission to mess up.

That sounds a lot like kata training!

ROFL...Now...John, THAT'S FUNNY!! And you're absolutely correct, no matter the level of rank/knowledge/experience. Practice is SUPPOSE to make perfect, or near perfect.

[bushido_man96]

Great topic!

For me it was public speaking, and leadership. I'd practice what I'd say in my head or with my brothers. I'd do it again and try to match up the nuances of my personality with what I needed to say and what I needed to get done. It made a big difference because I was able to give myself permission to mess up.

I agree with this, especially after having taught MA for some time. I don't get as nervous when I have to get up in front and talk so much anymore. I still do a little, but my confidence level is much higher than it used to be.

Cathal, its good to see you!