“Do I have to practice this again I know how to do it already

The primary goal of any beginner or intermediate student of karate is usually to attain the coveted black belt The black belt represents technical excellence, high ethical standards and the ability of a student to endure a strict and rigorous training regimen

"Hey Wait a minute

The educational system often talks about the ‘Three Rs’ of Reading Writing and Arithmetic To a casual observer, one might say that the education system was flawed from the very beginning by the fact that it can’t spell

If you are a member of any serious martial arts school with a reputable instructor then you will have no doubt heard in class the words “Be sure to practice at home Martial arts training goes beyond the dojo

There are many reasons that people first get started in the martial arts Usually the reasons are for self-defense, health and fitness, discipline, confidence, self-control and spiritual growth among others

So you got your kid enrolled in your local martial arts school, congratulations This is the first step to a rewarding journey for both you and her

OK, so you’ve stuck with your karate training for a couple of months already You enjoy learning all of the punches, kicks and blocks, you’ve learned your first form and you also know some basic partner work drills

So your child is enrolled in the martial arts, congratulations on taking a positive step for their overall growth and development However you’ve noticed that karate practice is not as easy as it looks and you want to get your child to practice at home as well as in class

My most influential teachers always said the most important karate lesson was whatever fostered greater discipline and self control They wisely pointed out, that with this foundation in place, everything else follows in natural order