Martial Art Institute

Train smart in your Martial Art
For many people starting their martial arts training, much emphasis is placed upon pure self-defence. The idea of learning an art and a way of life seems to have lesser impact. Consequently, this tradition is not as widely practised as used to be. Yet it is extremely important to recognise and understanding the difference between an art form and a set of applied fighting techniques. The practice of only one part of the martial arts and not the other results in a great loss to a centuries-old tradition.

Goals
Unnecessary psychological stress commonly afflicts martial artists, especially at the early stages of training. It often results from overtraining physically and holding high expectations without allowing the body and mind time to adjust to a completely new routine. Feelings of disappointment and physical and mental burnout can easily catch up with you a few weeks after you begin.

A more sensible approach involves striving for a goal that can be reached by performing at a moderate rate. There will then be a sense of achievement at the end of each exercise period. A good teacher will allow you to work hard enough to achieve the object of the exercise, but not hard enough to defeat yourself.