October Kickin’ Newsletter – 2023

Overcoming Fear

Let’s look at self-discipline and how it can help overcome fear. Many of us have good intentions, but we may become a little overwhelmed by the magnitude of a goal, or lose faith that we have what it takes to succeed. We can become bogged down in feelings of fear and failure when the results don’t go our way.

With a little self-awareness, we can break this cycle. Self-discipline is a practice, and many of the elements can be taught in martial arts. Training in martial arts is a great way to build self-discipline and other important skills. Small wins every day can add up to large sums. Learning martial arts can help you enhance your self-discipline and bring you closer to your goals.

Below are some strategies you can implement in your daily life to increase self-discipline in your life.

5 Strategies To Help You Build Self-Discipline

Write Your Goal Down

Writing a goal down forces you to visualize it. Seeing it on paper can make it feel real in your mind, and you start to think about the ways to make it a reality. It becomes easier to break down, and to see the steps necessary to achieve the goal. Once it’s down on paper, you can start thinking about it in more detail.

Understand How You’ll Measure Progress

It’s difficult to know when you succeed if you don’t know what you’re measuring. If your goal is to learn a martial art, the belt system is a great measure of that success. It’s helpful to know what you have to do to advance through the belt system and break a little off at a time.

It’s always helpful to know what success looks like inside the dojo, and out. Do you really just want a black belt, or do you want to know all the moves? Once you know what you’re looking for, and how you want to measure it, you’ll have a better understanding of your goal.

Visualize The End

When you imagine something in detail, your brain reacts as if you’ve actually experienced it. The mind doesn’t distinguish between real and imagined memories. This is a feature we can use to our advantage, as we work to overcome any fear or anxiety we may have regarding our goal.

You Can Start Small

Even when you’re inspired, you don’t have to start by trying to achieve everything at once. For instance, if you want to lose 50 pounds, maybe it begins with not eating after 7 p.m. or eliminating fast food. It can be easier to implement one small change, or go after one small goal instead of tackling something huge all at once.

Don’t Be Afraid To Start Over

Those who have strong self-discipline have tried and failed. They’ve made the wrong decisions. The difference is that they kept going, and they eventually discover what it takes to make better decisions and advance on their path. Resilience is a key component when it comes to building stronger self-discipline.

Take Your First Step Toward A Life Of Self-Discipline Today

Learning a martial art at any age can help you strengthen your self-discipline muscle. It’s an excellent way to learn focus, improve your health, and develop new skills that can help you in work, school, or your personal life. If you’re looking to take a class with TM Martial Arts, enroll today!

Special Mention

Look Who Joined TM Martial Arts Academy!

Luca Cebotari, Bentley Debelak, Timya Woods, Danaeyah Woods, Israel Betanzos, Kavan Seat, Cayla Intrakamhang, Daryn Brown, Alejandro Lopez, Vantina Lopez, Niyeem Garrett, Isaac Quadi, Nora Wright, Marshall Lyne, Lori Carmine, Nova Klein, Adam Smith, Dalida Jusu, Jalen Johnson, Nathaniel, Pinera, and Gabriel Rios

Look Who Committed to Black Belt Training!

Ximena Perez, Brayden Mangialardi, Citlali Alvarado, and Alexander Lebron

4th Annual TM Martial Arts Tournament

WHEN: Saturday, October 7, 2023