Why Train Or Take Up Martial Arts Training?

[Pauline Winters]

There are many benefits for training in the martial arts. These can be
categorised into two areas:-
1. Physical benefits 2. Mental benefits
Physical benefits would be self defence, weight control, tone up,
speed, power, flexibility, balance, co-ordination, stamina, more
energy, etc
Mental benefits or the lifestyle benefits are self-confidence,
respect, humility, gratitude, self-discipline, courage, integrity,
inner peace, assertiveness, leadership, social skills, focus, self
control etc
The physical skills are often what may be the initial reasons for
beginning your training. These are great to develop and will enhance
the quality of your life. The many people who have been training for
several years feel the benefits mostly from the mental, because these
skills can be used every second of your everyday life.
A famous and successful martial artist who had been training many
years was asked if it where possible, how much he would sell the
benefits he had gained through his years of training. "Ten thousand
pounds, one million pounds, 100 million pounds" the martial arts
master replied "the benefits I have gained are priceless you just
couldn't put a value on what the martial arts has given me"
The Martial Arts is the only activity that develop the mind, body, and
spirit that's why its popularity has never faded in thousands of
years.
If you could take one concept with regards your training and infact
life then this would be the one I would advise you to take on board
and use it daily. CANI should be applied to anything you do, by
constantly asking your self how can I train better, how can I improve
my technique, fitness, knowledge, respect, confidence, humility and
relationship with your partner, just to mention a few you will be well
on the way the mastery. Have a passion for learning, progressing and
growing and you will!