“Being able to discern right from wrong-an act of doing what is right even when no one else is looking takes courage to act and courage to accept the consequences of not acting. This involves not only the integrity of our selves but our art as well.”
“Self-discipline begins with the mastery of your thoughts. If you don’t control what you think, you can’t control what you do.” ~ Napoleon Hill
Fortitude is defined as firm and lasting courage in putting up with trouble without complaining. Do this by subduing the ego and strengthening the will!
The student’s journey in martial arts begins with respect. When a student enters the Dojang they learn their first lesson - the bow. Bowing is a symbol of humility and expression of honor and respect. It is a gesture of courtesy offered upon entering or leaving the school, beginning or ending a class, the flags and to senior ranks - especially the Master Instructor.
Young people should take martial arts lessons for the following reasons:
1. Exercise is a life-saver.
2. Self-defense training can, in a worst-case scenario, be a life-saver.
3. There’s more talk and focus on respect, courtesy, and self-discipline in a week of good martial arts lessons than the average young person will hear in a year of TV and computer time.
