Philosophy

Martial Arts Training And Self-Development

By becoming involved with Martial Arts training, there will be many goals that each person will have the opportunity to aspire towards regardless of age, gender or culture. And it is through this journey towards the attainment of personal goals that many important benefits can be gained. Valuable benefits such as an increase in self-esteem and inspiration have a very strong potential to positively impact upon the way in which a person feels about themselves and also the way in which they interact and share with others.
To pursue a life of positive goal setting, self-development and personal achievement can really be a great way to channel our thoughts and energy in a healthy direction. Definite improvements in both physical and internal strengths will be noticed immediately, which include the development of a heightened level of cardio-vascular fitness, total body flexibility and co-ordination. These and many more very positive personal attributes are continually worked upon throughout each training session.
A special aspect regarding Martial Arts is that of the strong friendships that are formed during the consistent training that involves all club mates and instructors together as a united team. This positive linkage can form a strong foundation of mutual respect and appreciation for others in life, and it is from this positive unity and the sharing of good friendships, that deeper feelings of inner peace and personal happiness are often born. These attributes when all put together can create very important life virtues that will always continue to grow and to blossom both inside and outside of the club environment.

Martial Arts can also help to exemplify within an individual a more established sense of personal identity and direction in life. The grading structure that is contained within a Martial Arts system can help to promote an individual’s self-development and personal growth. It is through these kinds of personal commitments towards the completion of important goals in our lives that a strong realisation is formed that we have to first put in the required amount of effort and hard work in order to be able to attain any worthwhile goal or personal achievement in life.

These enhanced forms of inner strength and focus are regularly utilised throughout a youngsters school studies, and also as they enter into the work force within society. Such dedication and passion is also of course continually called upon during all other important aspects of life including our personal relationships and family commitments.

The Martial Way to be sought is the Way Of A Peaceful Warrior. A warrior that will always have the courage to follow their heart and to always reach out for their dreams. To always strive for a peaceful and humane resolution against conflict but to always stand firm for what they believe in.

A dedicated Martial Artist will continually seek to become energised and uplifted by the good energy that flows through his or her body. This internal energy is referred to in the Martial Arts as “chi”. This “chi” energy can be accessed and cultivated inside us, and once familiar with it, a deeper sense of inner balance and harmony within ourselves is attained. This development of the “chi” is what can further actualise a deeper feeling of spiritual calm and focus on the meaningful things in life (family, friendship, truth and love).

All of these positive attributes that are held within the philosophical foundations of the Martial Arts all come together and act as a powerful catalyst for a heightened level of strength and resilience that is necessary to actualise our full potentials as motivated human beings. It is often found that these important attributes can be harnessed and utilised in general life at times when we need them the most. These special character traits are developed through the adage in the Martial Arts to never give up and to always strive to give any personal challenge our very best effort in order to achieve and to succeed.

~ Michael Green ~ 29/10/2003.

" Your heart is free… Have the courage to follow it ! "