My Personal Philosophy Of Karate

While I enjoy participating in various hobbies, one of the hobbies I’ve found the most meaningful is an activity I’ve taken up more recently, Jiu-Jitsu. I’d started Jiu-Jitsu around the August of 2016. My father had encouraged me to try out my first lesson as it would help me learn self-defense and respect. There was a place advertising for a free first class, Tracy's Karate. I participated in my first lesson in the first week of August. The senseis (teachers) and other students there were all so helpful, supportive and respectful. I’d known almost instantly I wanted to sign up. Several months into attending classes weekly, my practice paid off and I was promoted a belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Currently, I am still attending classes and hope to do so

Through my life I’ve had many special accomplishments, but the one that meant the most to me was the time when I got my second degree black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do. I currently am a second degree black belt with 8 years of consistent training. My journey through this experience was not at all easy. In fact, I had to go through much dedication, time, and sacrifice. My training involved me going to practice 4 days a week, not including tournaments, weekend practices, and times when I went to practice when I wasn’t required to. All this training prepared me for tests that I had to earn in order to get my next belt; many people have failed, but I’ve never failed a single test. In my preparation for becoming a second degree, I’ve also had to assist

Truly, I have learned countless lessons from IBBA. Firstly, I have learned to be confident. Without karate, I wouldn’t have been able to do many things at school. Once in third grade, I had to present a PowerPoint to my whole grade, including 75 kids, all the teachers in my grade, and the GT instructor, who was grading it. I couldn’t imagine doing this without the confidence karate instilled in me. Secondly, I have learned etiquette, discipline, and morals from karate. I have learned to respect everyone and treat everyone like a friend. During mat-chats, you learn many character qualities and manners that are essential to success. Finally, I have learned self-defense techniques that could be beneficial if anyone attacks me. Thanks to karate, if that dreadful day occurs

“As a dedicated student of the martial arts I live by the code of the black belt: modesty, courtesy, integrity, self-control and perseverance, SIR!” For eight years I had to follow this creed thoroughly and whole-heartedly. When karate was first mentioned in my household, I was narrow-minded and pessimistic. The use of self-defense and fighting seemed irrelevant to my naive and youthful life. However even after what seemed to be a lifetime of complaints and arguments, my pressing parents held their ground and I was forced to start my long and rewarding journey of becoming a black belt.

My black belt will help me fulfill this goal as it will give me a reason to stick to my goal. In karate class, the instructors over there didn’t wanted perfection, they wanted us to try our best. It will remind me not to give up. The black belt represents a level of appreciation, humanity, trust, life, love, courage, strength, knowledge, self-discipline, coordination, friendship, and willingness to do what is right. These character traits will help me to understand my patient and guide them with the right advice.

Many years later, my parents finally agreed to send me to a Taekwondo class. I could eventually wear my Taekwondo suits, and tie the belt that is the symbol of the levels; I could sweat and try my best to challenge my limits both physically and mentally.

Half a dozen guys were in the BJJ room grappling, the view was astonishing as I stood outside the foggy glass observing. I knew this was something I wanted to do. My fears, insecurities, sadness, and anger Jiu Jitsu would reach inside and rip them out. Weiss Sakhizada was the coach he looked young and invigorating , he treated me with such kindness and was so cheery to know that I was

As I stepped on the bright red and black mats, I could hear my heart beating through my chest. I sat there stretching my arms while attempting to memorize my techniques. The thought of forgetting a technique or part of my form paralyzed me with fear. Uncertainty ran through my head. Questions like, “what if I freeze and don’t know what to do?” and, “what if I can’t defend myself from the black belts?”. I began to regret spending time outside instead of practicing more. I knew I had to perform the techniques as best as I could. A few minutes passed, all five of the black belts

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I used to do a martial art called So Bahk Do. I used to have fun, feeling proud and strong when I was doing it. It had gradually evolved into a task I participated in reluctantly rather than a hobby I looked forward to. As I walked up to the studio, which had been like a second home to me for seven years, I realized that I was frustrated and angry. Angry that I needed to give so much time and effort for something I had no desire to do. I could feel the constant weight of always going to So Bahk pushing down on my shoulders. I felt that it was finally time to lift that weight. I marched in through the front door, confident and resolute. Every component that my senses encountered- the voices, the starched white uniforms, the laughter, the familiarity -chipped away at my anger storm. When I saw my teacher, my emotions were suddenly hammered back into me. I was so familiar with her smile, her eagerness, and her air of peaceful confidence that I lost my train of thought.

Receiving a well-earned Black Belt in Tang Soo Do is one of the hardest achievements anyone can do in life. It begins with determination, dedication, perseverance, belief, and faith, understanding of this long journey with strength of mind to overcome obstacles that may discourage or stand in the way. It is a motivating goal to accomplish and once attained, reinforces the confidence that you are able to accomplish anything if you set your mind to it. Black Belt is a continuous commitment to the pursuit of excellence and striving to be the best.

I started at a young age to begin my training for a black belt. It was a way for my parents to be sure I could protect myself from harm or danger. I spent my nights after school training to compete and reach the next belt. Months turned into years and finally I was close to getting my black belt. I woke up before school to practice and after school just so I was prepared. When I was training, we'd start with the basics and help the lower belt prepare for their test. After they were set, then the higher ranks were able to train. When I helped the lower belts, I'd start off slowly and repeat the training so they could remember it. There were younger students than I; therefore, I would create games or fun ways for the kids to remember. This kept

Several years ago, when I was five years-old, I watched the movie The Karate Kid (1984) starring Ralph Macchio as the bullied teen who comes out of his shell, having mastered a form of martial arts. At that tender age, I was impressed by the fact that such a mousy adolescent came out of his shell in such an impacting way. Mr. Miyagi (played by Pat Morita) was especially impressive with his quiet demeanor and extraordinary martial arts skills. The movie was a bit old-fashioned, but I loved it! Although I was never bullied, I knew that I wanted to be just like Daniel Larusso, the character that Ralph Macchio played: strong and disciplined. So when the chance came along to join a martial arts class came along, I grabbed it. I started taking classes

The Tae Kwon Do style of fighting is different than many other styles of martial arts fighting. Tae kwon do could best be