Creating A Foundation for Training In the Martial Arts: The Making of a Superior Person

When considering training in martial arts, its advantageous to increase your satisfaction with your experience with the physical training that will be required to complete to acquire some academic martial arts education also to help balance your new academic knowledge with the physical training. To do this, the author has written Creating A Foundation For Training In the Martial Arts to provide a person just a little research information about martial arts. In almost all self-defense systems, the only information that will be provided in training will be 100% related to the physical training and their is so much more information about martial arts after receiving training than just the physical kick-punch aspects. It is hoped by the author that by acquiring an introductory academic understanding of the dynamics in a martial arts system, the physical training experience will increase a student or Instructors desire to remain training much longer and achieve much more. The Martial Arts community has an extremely high drop out rate and many schools work very hard to help new students acquire a love for the training as quickly as possible, however, the drop out rate remains excessively high for such an important endeavor due to the time necessary to advance. Martial arts can be defined as any of the traditional systems of oriental self-defense or combat that utilize a person's physical skill and coordination with and/or without weapons, these include Tang Soo Do, Karate, Aikido, Judo, or Taekwodo that is often practiced as a sport. Martial arts are often depicted as high contact, high intensity activities. While there are certain systems of martial arts that do use sparring and high-contact, many do not. Martial arts are ranked as a moderate-dangerous sport for individuals. It is an activity that can be considered for its many psychological benefits beyond building physical and emotional strength, muscle tone, flexibility and general health. The practice of martial arts also builds emotional health. Some of the improvements that come from practicing in any of the martial arts are: self-worth, self-value, self-esteem, self-confidence, humility, humbleness, self-control, responsibility, respect and respect for others and honorable behavior at all times. It is important for anyone considering training in martial arts to become educated about the practice and to do their research to find a the style they value and then a qualified instructor and a program that is safe and right for their needs. Always consult with your physician, physical or therapist before beginning any physical activity or exercise program that is as demanding as the training in the martial arts. There are many individuals in the community who find strength, health and success in a martial arts program. The author recommends creating a list of questions to consider asking before enrolling in a martial arts program and use answers provided by the author about programs and what you might expect or want to hear when considering enrolling yourself or your child an in a martial arts program. This author also includes both a large bibliography and a list of suggested reading related to the learning of; and the many benefits to meditation and the spiritual aspects of the training that the first Shaolin monks received many centuries ago when martial arts training was used as a preventative medicine program. It is hoped by the author that both the beginner student and the highesy level Instructor will benefit from learning from this material presented by the author. Read more