Balance

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.