keys to success

Each of our classes are so different that when you miss one or two then you can feel as if you have missed a great deal! This happened to me when I missed not one but two classes last week.

After talking with my kids about what they did in class I felt so left out! Of course one of the intermediate classes that I missed was throws. I was so disappointed. Thankfully, I know that the class will come back around and I will get another opportunity.

I find it interesting how entwined our classes have become in my life. My kids and I will often pass something else up because we don't want to miss class. That says a lot about our program. Each class is new and exciting and we are continually learning something new. This is especially true as you reach the intermediate level. There are so many new things to learn it's really exciting.

My 7yo daughter hasn't missed a single class in a year! That's really a huge accomplishment for someone so young. The rest of our family has had at least a 90% attendance if not at times perfect attendance. Watching my kids you can really see how this time commitment has paid off. Their knowledge level continually amazes me.


Commitment to class is one of the many keys to success in your training for martial arts. Try to attend as many classes as you can and if you do happen to miss, remember what ever was taught will come back around.


Martial arts is truly a way of life for us. We love to watch martial arts movies and dissect them. We practice at home together and I am careful about what the kids and I eat. Especially prior to class and even the day before to make sure they are getting the right kinds of food they need for their energy levels. Our diet is another one of the keys to our success.

Diet is crucial to a martial artist. You must treat your body as an athlete at all times. That doesn't mean that you can't have desert or a whopper but it does mean that you want to choose what you put into your body with a goal in mind.

Are you training for your next belt? Remember, diet should be included in that training. If you eat like you are the athlete that you want to be, guess what will happen. You will become that athlete.

Research for yourself what would be best for you and your family and remember it is as important as your physical training.

Soke, has some great information on diet and eating habits if you are interested just let him know. It makes a huge difference on how you feel in class and after. He will be the first to tell you, "don't eat a double whopper before class unless you feel like throwing up during class!" **grin**

Consistency and diet are only 2 of the many keys to succeeding in martial arts. I'm continually learning others and as I do, I'll share!

Lisa
Momt5