Hello Everyone,
What is balance? According to Dictionary.com balance is, "a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc. OR mental steadiness or emotional stability; habit of calm behavior, judgment, etc." (1) The ability to remain calm, when a person attempts to cause you harm or the ablitiy to control your body in a situation also should be considered balance. Everyday when we get up out of bed and start our day we exhibit a degree of balance. What does balance have to do with the martial arts?
Balance allows a person to move, strike, or kick and not be endangered. When considering balance from a martial arts point of view, examine the kick. When a person in essence stands on one leg in order to strike with the other leg, then balance reveals itself as a primary concern. Mental balance may prevent the attack in the first place. If one stays alert and not myopically focused on only getting their car keys out of their pocket, then one may be able to better handle an attacker, remove groceries from their car, or keep their loved ones out of danger.
Physical and mental balance preserve our lives, martially and non martially. Remember balance only represents one factor in the world. Their are other factors that this blog will cover. Thank you.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
The Purpose of the Martial Arts
The martial arts, like any art, provide a multitude of uses. One use of these arts remains effective self protection. If one learns the martial arts, then one has a higher chance of surviving an encounter. But more importantly the person may be able to avoid the encounter in the first place. Physical fitness represents another reaason for training in the martial arts. Individuals can get a good physical workout from training. Some students have been known to sweat profusely from intense training, the same way that someone works up a sweat lifting weights or running. The stress reduction provided my some martial arts give the practitioner a mental boost. They also allow the practitioner to better handle life's little challenges.
Before selecting a particular martial art, One must ask "what benefits do I want."
Then select the art accordingly. For those of you who already train in these arts, continue on your path. You never know what you may learn each workout.
Before selecting a particular martial art, One must ask "what benefits do I want."
Then select the art accordingly. For those of you who already train in these arts, continue on your path. You never know what you may learn each workout.
An Opening Post
Hello Everyone,
This blog serves a purpose, as most human endeavors do. It may inform those not experienced in the martial arts about the subject. It may also assist those who developed their own perspective about other perspectives. Rancor, abrasiveness, and downright meanness will not be tolerated; but discussions that exhibit civility and politeness always will. If someone disagrees with my point of view, then attempt to convince me of your viewpoint. If we cannot come to an agreement, then we will agree to disagree.
There are three rules that should be followed everywhere.
To understand that “The Three Rules” apply everywhere, we must first understand them. What are “The Three Rules and what do they mean? The first rule is Respect. It simply means that each person treats others the way they want to be treated. An example of this rule would be saying please and thank you when someone is nice. The second rule is Self Control. It means that we fit our behavior to meet the situation. An example of this rule would be not hitting a sibling when they started an argument or not yelling inside the house.
The third rule is Self Discipline. It means that we do things that we know should be done without being asked to do them. An example would be cleaning up your room, before a parent asked you to do it. Another example would be to dry dishes or complete chores before anyone says anything.
Why do “The Three Rules” apply everywhere? Just following these rules at home is not enough. When addressing a teacher, friend, or even someone we do not know; we must behave well. If we expect from others, we must first show that we can do it. You never know when you may make a new friend or make someone else’s day. So follow these rules everywhere and show that you are the responsible one.
I hope this helps explain some things. More to come.
This blog serves a purpose, as most human endeavors do. It may inform those not experienced in the martial arts about the subject. It may also assist those who developed their own perspective about other perspectives. Rancor, abrasiveness, and downright meanness will not be tolerated; but discussions that exhibit civility and politeness always will. If someone disagrees with my point of view, then attempt to convince me of your viewpoint. If we cannot come to an agreement, then we will agree to disagree.
There are three rules that should be followed everywhere.
To understand that “The Three Rules” apply everywhere, we must first understand them. What are “The Three Rules and what do they mean? The first rule is Respect. It simply means that each person treats others the way they want to be treated. An example of this rule would be saying please and thank you when someone is nice. The second rule is Self Control. It means that we fit our behavior to meet the situation. An example of this rule would be not hitting a sibling when they started an argument or not yelling inside the house.
The third rule is Self Discipline. It means that we do things that we know should be done without being asked to do them. An example would be cleaning up your room, before a parent asked you to do it. Another example would be to dry dishes or complete chores before anyone says anything.
Why do “The Three Rules” apply everywhere? Just following these rules at home is not enough. When addressing a teacher, friend, or even someone we do not know; we must behave well. If we expect from others, we must first show that we can do it. You never know when you may make a new friend or make someone else’s day. So follow these rules everywhere and show that you are the responsible one.
I hope this helps explain some things. More to come.
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