| My most influential teachers always said the | | | | · All people need some kind of guidance |
| most important karate lesson was whatever | | | | from a higher authority while they find their |
| fostered greater discipline and self control. | | | | own way in this world. Many young people |
| They wisely pointed out, that with this | | | | unfortunately turn to gangs to find this kind |
| foundation in place, everything else follows | | | | of brotherhood but a martial arts school can |
| in natural order. | | | | offer an alternative solution with far more |
| | | | desirable results. |
| I'm glad that people have started to ask | | | | |
| about discipline and self control in karate, | | | | The authority figure is of course the |
| because it is not inherently obvious how the | | | | instructor and if he or she has the right |
| practice of punches and kicks can lead to | | | | charisma and calming presence about them, |
| improvement in these areas. | | | | this can be very inspiring to a young person |
| | | | looking for some guidance in life. Strong |
| In fact it almost seems like a paradox that | | | | discipline and self-control in this positive |
| the practice of martial arts could possibly | | | | but challenging environment will be natural |
| develop calm, assured and highly disciplined | | | | by-products of the overall experience. |
| individuals. Are we all falling for the hype | | | | |
| that is touted in the popular martial arts | | | | · Discipline comes from making a decision |
| magazines or is there really some truth to | | | | to commit to something that is deemed |
| the claims of improved discipline and | | | | valuable. Becoming a black belt in any |
| increased self-control? | | | | martial art has many positive connotations |
| | | | and benefits. There are numerous stories of |
| Just like anything else, lasting change must | | | | current black belts and even high-ranking |
| come from within. No matter how much we all | | | | instructors who turned their whole lives |
| think a person should change they will only | | | | around through their involvement in the |
| change if they believe it is necessary and no | | | | martial arts. Probably every martial arts |
| amount of karate training will alter this. | | | | school in the country has at least one |
| | | | student on their roster who can attest to |
| However if you have an individual who has | | | | this fact. |
| acknowledged that he or she needs more | | | | |
| discipline and self-control then the martial | | | | · Self-control comes from having respect |
| arts can definitely help. Also if a parent | | | | for one another. One of the core tenets of |
| sees that their child is out of control more | | | | the martial arts is respect and if you want |
| often than they are in control then martial | | | | to guarantee a swift exit from your karate |
| arts can certainly provide a possible | | | | school then not showing respect to your |
| solution. This is how and why a positive | | | | instructor and your fellow members is a sure |
| turnaround can happen. | | | | way to achieve this. Conversely through |
| | | | understanding the importance of respect for |
| · Martial arts provide a very structured | | | | everyone around us our self-control cannot |
| training system and methodology for teaching | | | | fail to improve. |
| the various techniques and drills. Structure | | | | |
| is essential for improving discipline and | | | | All of the above are, in my opinion, some |
| just by being exposed to set parameters, | | | | very clear reasons as to how and why the |
| rules and clear goals a person can begin to | | | | martial arts can provide a very positive and |
| understand the importance of discipline. | | | | enriching experience to everyone who begins |
| | | | their journey on the path to |
| · Learning karate is often very attractive | | | | self-improvement. |
| to an unruly and angry individual because it | | | | |
| seems like the ideal method to learn how to | | | | Let me know if you agree or not about the |
| hurt and punish others. If such an individual | | | | importance of discipline and self-control. |
| joins a reputable dojo (karate school) he | | | | For more information on what the martial arts |
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| initially has set off down the wrong path. | | | | karate. |
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