Bracket Busting Amounts of Positivity!
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!
Martial Arts Podcasts
Do you like martial arts? Do you like podcasts? If you answered yes to both, then you are in for a treat! The team at whistlekick recently launched a website to feature various martial arts podcasts. Click here to read about why the whistlekick team decided to create a home for all martial arts podcasts. If you want to discover martial arts podcasts, or would like to get your podcast featured on the site, then make sure to head on over to https://www.martialartspodcasts.com/ and check it out!
Sohag, Egypt
Time has the unique ability to change almost anything. Many of the martial arts we study today have origins that can be traced back decades or centuries. Some practitioners may even use this as a selling point. However, there is one almost universal truth about all of these arts: In small or big ways, all of these arts are different than when they were originally. That is the nature of passing something on from one person to the next – there will always be (at least) slight alterations, just like playing the “Telephone Game.” Here we have a story about an Egyptian martial art that is very different today than a few decades ago.
Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada
The sad truth is that many children deal with bullying in school on a daily basis. For one reason or another, a bully identifies his target by picking a child that meets various criteria. Socially awkward, shorter, and weaker to name just a few. These bullied children get ready for school each day wondering what fresh insults and threats their bully has in store for them today. Thankfully, martial arts has been an answer for many young children in building confidence and inner strength. This article highlights a martial arts school that is working to overcome bullying in their area.
(Editor’s note – article no longer available)
Swindon, England, United Kingdom
Dedication is a hallmark of any decent martial artist. The initial excitement of learning something new can take many budding practitioners through the first few ranks. However, when that wears off, many tend to discontinue training. Those that have deep reserves of dedication are the ones that you see with black belts with various amounts of trophies and plaques. Some even dedicate their entire lives to the martial arts they love and respect so much. Peter Whitney is one such person who dedicated over five decades to the martial arts!
Springville, New York, USA
A martial arts studio in any community can be a positive thing. A martial arts studio that is active in the community can potentially change lives beyond its own students. There are many ways a studio can make a difference locally; charities, education seminars, food drives, and fundraisers are a few examples. Sometimes two-way relationships can develop between the studio and other organizations. Here is a story about a studio that received help from local teachers and is now returning the favor.
Raanana, Israel
Martial arts has done many things for people all over the world. One of those is creating a sense of community amongst its various practitioners. Despite many different styles and systems, people can share in their common practice of self-improvement. Sometimes this can bring various peoples together from countries that have been historically at odds with one another. Here we have an article about Muslim and Jewish martial arts practitioners coming together for education and to promote peace.
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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