Most people have heard the saying, “Hard work beats talent when talent isn’t working hard.” You may have heard it if you have ever competed in martial art. However, hard work does not guarantee success. Each martial artist is different, so each training program is different.
Some martial artists began training at the tender age of three, while others started training for self-defence. However, there is no doubt that martial artists do it out of passion and purpose. This article will discuss how to become a great martial artist.
Consistency in martial arts is key. It takes 10,000 hours to master a skill. To master your craft, you must continue to train so that your movements and techniques become second nature. You don’t have to stop, no matter how slow your pace is.
Kaizen is a Japanese word that means “Seek continuous improvement and to change for the better”. Kaizen, a Japanese term that means “Seek continuous improvement and change for the better”, is what Kaizen stands for. Although small, steady daily improvements may seem slow, you will be amazed at the results in a year. Martial arts are honest. You can’t cheat the grind. That is what makes them so great. You will learn the truth about how hard you worked at the gym or in a competition.
A martial artist can be hindered by an overinflated ego that prevents them from learning new skills and becoming better. Fear of being humbled in training can prevent you from trying new things and expressing your creativity. Stasis is when you believe you are good enough to learn from everyone. This is a red flag to be avoided.
As a martial artist, it is important to keep your ego in check to ensure you are always hungry for more. It’s a reminder that there will always be a stronger, faster, more skilled martial artist than yourself. Martial arts require continuous learning, experimentation and testing. They say, “If you are the best in the class, you’re not in the right room.”
Georges St-Pierre said he was a regular at the gym, even though he is one of the greatest MMA fighters. To keep his skills sharp, he trained with champions in every MMA discipline while still competing. He doesn’t care about how he looks at the gym. What’s most important is how he feels during the fight. Don’t let your ego get in the way of learning from others. Don’t waste your time and learn from others.
You will become so skilled at mastering a technique that it becomes your signature move. Masahiko (one of the greatest judokas ever) is a good example. The Kimura lock is a technique that Kimura named after him. After he defeated Helio Gracie, one of the founders of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it gained popularity and was named after him.
As Bruce Lee once said, “I don’t fear the man who does 10,000 kicks once, but I fear him who does one kick 10,000 times.” Practice your favourite technique many times. It should become second nature so you can use it without much thought. To prove your effectiveness, practice your technique under pressure.
Many martial artists believe only physical preparation is necessary to succeed in tournaments. Mental preparation plays an important role in the puzzle. It helps calm down and gives competitors confidence. Continuous repetition is required to improve the preparation’s physical and mental sides.
Great martial artists are confident and take pride in their abilities. This is a result of hard work. Although pressure can sometimes be overwhelming, you still have control over the situation as you know that you have prepared everything. You have confidence in your abilities to overcome any hardships or adversity that may come your way.
This is what separates a trained martial artist and an untrained one. You will learn more about martial arts and better understand yourself and others. You will gain self-awareness and situational awareness. Martial artists will fight at all costs, but they won’t back down if there is no other option.
