There have been a few blogs from teammates recently that have brought about some reflection and helped me to develop a deeper understanding of what it means to train as a martial artist.
Experiencing aha moments, discovering pieces of the puzzle and connecting the dots are just some of the benefits I've experienced when I train mindfully. We all experience these aha moments at various points in our training. I find these moments can be intoxicating, driving a desire and need for more. And if not careful ego can take over which is why progressing wisely is so important.
What exactly does progressing wisely mean? I think it is about listening to our bodies, knowing when and how far to push ourselves. It is taking the time needed to integrate our discoveries into our training. It means slowing things down at times before jumping into the next great discovery. It is about asking the right questions. And it often means needing to add in a regular check in with an instructor to make sure we are on the right track. Setting aside ego and asking for feedback.
As I grow as a martial artist I am learning that training is not about having more and more aha moments it is about what I do with those aha moments and the time and effort I put in afterwards. Time and effort is needed to explore and integrate those new discoveries so that they can become woven into the fabric of my forms helping me to become a better martial artist.
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