The Significance and Benefits of Martial Arts Discipline

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The study of martial arts is one that requires an intense amount of discipline and determination in order to be successful in it. It is not a mere hobby or sport to casually enjoy. If you are a student of martial arts with a strong desire to succeed, you will find that one of two things will most likely occur – your study will force you to become disciplined or it will motivate you with the desire to be that way. Either way, discipline will become a major factor in your life.

How does this happen and what is its significance? Simply put, you must have discipline in order to succeed at martial arts. Along with physical instruction, this is something that is instilled within all students by the instructor. It is a discipline not only of the body, but of the mind as well. To perform the necessary moves and actions required takes a tremendous amount of concentration and focus. Distractions or a half-hearted approach simply will not work. Like anything else, you will grow more disciplined through practice as your studies progress.

A good instructor and an environment conducive to learning is vitally important to develop the discipline you need. Someone cannot teach you what they do not know or have, therefore, an instructor that is experienced and disciplined himself is essential for proper learning. The environment, as well, must be one of mutual respect for the other students and the practice of martial arts as a whole. When the respect is there, you are free to grow and learn, knowing you are in a safe, yet challenging environment.

The significance of learning and growing in discipline or being motivated to become disciplined is far-reaching, even beyond martial arts studies. Self-discipline has many, many benefits that can help you have a much higher quality of life in many different areas, such as:

  • Physically

When you can discipline your body to eat right, exercise regularly and avoid harmful habits and activities, you will be healthier, feel better and, most likely, live longer. This can help you avoid the time, expense and difficulty of sickness, medication, addiction and many other preventable problems.

  • Financially

Having control over your finances is, obviously, very beneficial now and in the future. When you can say no to unnecessary spending and be disciplined enough to save and spend wisely, you will be on your way to financial freedom and security.

  • Socially

Having discipline in relationships (with what we say, how we act, and activities we engage in) can often make or break them. Especially in our world of social media, having discretion and restraint can make the difference between keeping or losing a friend for life.

These are just a few examples of the benefits that genuine discipline can have outside the martial arts studio. Don’t be misled – you can appear to have discipline by simply being obedient and doing what is told to you by the instructor, but when out on your own, this lack of discipline will become obvious very quickly. Rather than just doing what one is told, having true discipline will make a difference for the better and its benefits will last a lifetime.

Being a student of martial arts is a very demanding, yet very rewarding, experience. Not only for the physical skills that are acquired, but for the intangible ones as well. When you are motivated to become truly disciplined, it can be a life-changing experience. Coupled with a high level of respect and the physical skills that are mastered, this discipline can be a powerful force in the life of a martial arts student. Experience it today and see the difference it can make for you!

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