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Someone asked me the other day where I find challenge after all these years of training. I said what I’ve discovered is that the challenge comes from a deep inner desire to explore who we are on the inside and how we react to and act in the world around us. This interaction with the world is key to our personal success. Personal discipline within the context of our interactions is very important. I find training in martial arts helps with this. When training in the safe context of the dojo with mental discipline, one can work on the most basic idea or method which can lead to a path to getting unstuck. This freedom can move you to a way of moving and thinking that can lead to personal success. Taking time to understand the martial arts mind set in a healthy way is so important. I will never master martial arts nor ever profess to be a master of martial arts because the achievement of skill is unlimited and can last our entire lives. The next time you feel like you don’t have a challenge when training in martial arts, take time to first look at your approach and not the martial art system.
Mark Davis
Boston Martial Arts Center
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