The ultimate goal in the martial arts does not lie in victory, but in the perfection of the character of its participants. The perfection of one’s character is at the core. Many people seek martial arts training with violence in mind. Some people are afraid and wish to learn to defend themselves, others are angry and wish to learn to beat people up. In either case, they are unlikely to commit to their training long enough to learn anything, so one who would study the martial arts must purge himself of selfish and evil thoughts, for only with a clear conscience can he understand that which he receives.
A proper training in the martial arts has many benefits . It can improve physical fitness, self-confidence, focus and discipline.
Although most of the benefits of martial arts training are internal and mental rather than external and physical, the most apparent benefit is the improvement of the practitioner’s physical fitness. Martial Arts training is a great way to improve the fitness, working every muscle in the body. Punching is great for your arms ,backs and shoulders; kicking is great for toning and strengthening the backs and fronts of your legs, and your bum too. Martial arts training can be practiced by the young and old . That is, there is no need for a special training place, equipment, or an opponent, and flexibility in training is provided. Through training, the physically and spiritually weak individual can develop his mind and body gradually and naturally. When practicing, muscles of the practitioner are working together in total harmony, allowing the human body to function with greater efficiency. The poor physical condition in today comes from the imbalance of engaging in inefficient exercises that isolate certain body parts. On the other hand, with their goal of increased efficiency of movement, the martial arts develop all muscles simultaneously as part of the training.
Another benefit of martial arts training is the increased self-confidence . Martial Arts are great for improving self confidence, which happens through two areas. As people progress through the belt ranks, their belief and confidence grows, for competency breeds confidence. And by learning to defend themselves they feel more secure which greatly improves self confidence. A person with a great deal of self-confidence is more likely to make their opinion known, more likely to stand up for themselves. A high self confidence is also an effective form of self-defense, as a person who carries themselves with pride is less likely to be a victim than one who is timidly creeping along, hoping no one notices them.
The important thing in the training of the martial arts is improving the ability to focus. After all if the practitioner can not concentrate they won’t be able to learn. In training, people should focus their eyes, focus their mind, and focus their body, which will greatly improve their focus and concentration.
Martial arts are a mental discipline with a physical approach. Part of the ongoing challenge is to have your mind and body work together and think while you are moving
There are almost as many kinds of martial arts as there are cultures in the world. The most famous are those created by the Asian peoples, such as Kung Fu, Karate, and Tae Kwon Do, but the Asians do not have a monopoly on the martial arts and every country has its own styles. Even with so many different martial arts in the world, each with its own unique philosophies, the benefits remain the same throughout. With an average training time of two hours, two or three times a week, the benefits to training in a martial art far outweigh the costs. Martial arts strives internally to train the mind to develop a clear conscience, enabling one to face the world honestly, while externally developing strength to the point where one may overcome ferocious wild animals.