Key Concepts for Young Martial Artists

1. Fundamental Techniques and Life Skills

  • Attention and Bow: These foundational techniques instill concentration, focus, and respect—essential elements that contribute to a child’s overall discipline and self-awareness.

2. The Power of Perseverance: The 100-Time Theory

  • This concept teaches students the importance of persistence by encouraging them to attempt a challenge up to 100 times. It aims to instill a mindset that often, persistence leads to success, countering the common urge to give up after a few failures.

3. Self-Belief and Positive Affirmation

  • “You can always do better than you think you can.” This phrase, memorized by students, serves as a stepping stone towards building self-confidence and believing in one’s potential.

4. New Student Checklist

  • To ensure that every student is well-integrated into the martial arts school culture, a checklist can be very helpful. Here’s what it might include:
    • Proper placement of gym bags and shoes.
    • Instructions on folding the uniform.
    • Guidelines on addressing instructors and seniors.
    • Proper yelling techniques during practice.
    • Preparations for testing and understanding the testing cycle.
    • Procedures for making up missed classes.
    • Techniques for making a proper fist.