Have Some Positivity On Your Valentine’s Day!
This weekly post highlights positivity in the martial arts from around the world. Unfortunately, it is far too easy to find negative stories on the internet. Positive ones, however, are harder to find. Let’s recognize and celebrate those martial artists and schools who are doing good things in their communities, as well as, making great accomplishments.
You can see the last installment here.
Martial Arts Calendar
Have you ever struggled to find seminars in your local or regional area? That is because there was no place to post events so that everybody could see them…………..until now! If you are putting on any kind of event, workshop, or seminar, feel free to post it at http://www.martialartscalendar.com It can bring attention to your event and is free to use! Go ahead and check out the site to see what is going on in the coming months near you!
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, USA
There are many benefits to training in the martial arts. Improved physical fitness and physical ability are obvious external benefits. There are, however, internal benefits to be had. Discipline is a notable benefit that comes with training. These are all wonderful, but we should never discount a lesser known benefit: acceptance. We are not all the same, and that can lead to a feeling of ostracization. Read on about the story of a studio where young children who are different have found more than just improved physical fitness and discipline.
Seattle, Washington, USA
Many of us gravitated to the martial arts to learn how to defend ourselves. The desire to be able to defend oneself can be linked to a sense of personal responsibility. While it would be nice to hope that you will never be alone in a violent confrontation, that is very often the case. While no amount of martial arts experience can guarantee a positive outcome in a violent encounter, it can definitely increase your chances. Here we have a story about a woman who took it upon herself to learn self-defense and is now spreading it to others.
Baguio, Phillippines
Many Filipinos emigrate to other countries to make a better life than they would otherwise be able to. Opportunites in other countries are more plentiful than at home. They leave despite the difficulties inherent in learning a new language and culture. They do all of this but never forget those who are still at home. Here we have the story of a Germany-based World Shotokan Champion Filipino who is using his success to help the people in his homeland.
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Many current martial arts styles have a history that can be traced back to a home country. There are styles and systems hailing from Brazil, Israel, The Phillippines, just to name a few. China, of course, has many styles that hail from there. So many that one could be forgiven for mixing them up. But, what about Taiwan? Read on about a martial arts master who is trying to put his style on the map as the distinctive martial art style of Taiwan.
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
Sometimes you offer a service thinking there will be a desire for it. Most of the time there is a sufficient demand for the service, sometimes not. However, there are times when the demand for the service shatters expectations. Here we have an article about a self-defense class offered by the local police department and the response they received.
Let’s start a discussion! Did any of these articles have an effect on you? Did they change the way you viewed a particular topic? Don’t be shy! Feel free to sound off!
If you know of any good examples of positivity in the martial arts, please let me know! You can contact me directly using the contact form right below this, or post in the comments section at the bottom of the page.
As always, embrace positivity, my brothers and sisters!
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