ramymensa Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 I have also learned to NOT to say "I can't!" anymore ....RIGHT. When I started karate i couldn't do MANY things. Was out of shape, although one couldn't see that because I'm thin and have got a perfect abdomen Well the truth was I couldn't run too much, I was sedentary and miserable, of course. When starting this training I was confronted with that I CAN'T DO THIS ... THAT and so on. Karate taught me to TRY. It's the first step. try hard try many times and you'll make it. That I try to use in real life too. It works World Shotokan Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted November 13, 2002 Author Share Posted November 13, 2002 I was the same way. Except I was overweight and outta shape LOL. I used to watch people doing jumping, spinning, ect kind of kicks, and I was like .... "Me? Do that?!?!?!?! Yea right!" My TSD teacher had a way of getting me "fired up" about trying something, specially when I said the word "can't". That was a bad word to him. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guarddog Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 I think it has been a confidence booster and helps with concentration. (typo) also helps with fitness and scense of accomplishment. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 Kensai and KK75 thanks That is the first thing I teach my class. You can never let words and name calling get to you. 90% of all fights start because someone was talking about someone else. Like I said Sticks and Stones. Or as they say in Science. Mind over matter. If I don't mind it don't matter. Because I know the truth and that is all that should matter. If my friends want to think something else then they are not my friends. Again my mind has never missed a block I wish I could say the same for my hands and feet. Bowing back.... (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...
Kensai Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 lol G95, I can agree to that. A strong mind equals a strong body, or one that is well coordinated. If you have a well coordinated body and good balance, then you have power and speed that can be applied to a "unpleasant" situation. Take Care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramymensa Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 My TSD teacher had a way of getting me "fired up" about trying something, specially when I said the word "can't". That was a bad word to him.I've noticed they have something against this "I can't", maybe because many tend to avoid working out or taking MA seriously by hiding behind these words. Unfortunatelly for those lazy lads, the instructors know what is all about. World Shotokan Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted November 27, 2002 Author Share Posted November 27, 2002 ramymensa, you are right. Thanks to my TSD instructor, I CAN do those high flying fancy kicks I thought I could never learn pyung ahn ee dan (you know it as hiein nidan), but again, he said "you can do it if you try." Now it's still my favorite form to this day (and I do TKD now). He was like a big brother to me. I do visit him (and work out) when I visit home (NJ). Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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