tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465541.post5848514861625957325..comments2023-10-01T10:41:23.092-05:00Comments on Going my Way: Karate helpsMirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01918610819952156537noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465541.post-6341465169669831552011-09-09T04:03:50.443-05:002011-09-09T04:03:50.443-05:00So True Mr. Martial Arts.. so true.. but it only a...So True Mr. Martial Arts.. so true.. but it only appears mystical as the reality of every technique. I believe that it is the amount of hours that we spend practicing it that makes Karate happen. I believe that without all of that effort, time, and sweat invested into those movements, we wouldn't be able to honestly apply them.Mirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01918610819952156537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465541.post-8352511044899828642011-09-09T04:01:51.046-05:002011-09-09T04:01:51.046-05:00Hi SueC, I love how well you stated that... Yes, t...Hi SueC, I love how well you stated that... Yes, the confidence, and belief in yourself after meeting the challenges of Karate and surpassing your mental boundaries does help so much.Mirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01918610819952156537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465541.post-79800091412763761642011-09-09T04:00:32.493-05:002011-09-09T04:00:32.493-05:00You know what, Matt.. as I was researching the net...You know what, Matt.. as I was researching the net for the physical benefits of Karate, I did stumble across scientific research that looked at the psychological/ emotional benefits too. As soon as I have time, I'll go find them again, and post the links here.Mirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01918610819952156537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465541.post-89859132180434294922011-09-08T23:59:00.986-05:002011-09-08T23:59:00.986-05:00I love those secret, unexpected benefits from trai...I love those secret, unexpected benefits from training that sneak up on you. I think one thing those studies haven't touched upon is the emotional build that can reduce stress and further improve fitness.Matthttp://www.ikigaiway.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465541.post-28199163201869572642011-08-29T12:09:53.750-05:002011-08-29T12:09:53.750-05:00A fascinating post! As a 40 something female karat...A fascinating post! As a 40 something female karateka I've also often thought would I have managed to do this or that task if I didn't do karate. I'm definitely much fitter, stronger and flexible than I was a few years ago but I think it's more than that, I think it is a more positive mental attitude - a self belief- that enables me to take on physical tasks that other middle age women might not consider. Karate has given me that self belief.Sue Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16008609198511182782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18465541.post-75468658175818348452011-08-29T08:38:15.156-05:002011-08-29T08:38:15.156-05:00The best part about karate is you don't have t...The best part about karate is you don't have to be very strong to use it. The mystical way you attack or defend yourself from someone else leaves the body of the other person numb and unable to fight back. You can kill someone by using these skills.Mr. Martial Artshttp://mrmartialarts.comnoreply@blogger.com