Positivity is Tax-Free!
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!
Stockholm, Sweeden
Many martial artists love seeing good martial arts prowess displayed on film and television. However, it isn’t always easy to know who has real martial arts chops as an actor or actress. Sometimes it is obvious with nausea-inducing cuts of the camera hiding the lack of martial arts talent. Other times the actor/actress’ martial arts talent is being underutilized or hidden. Let me take a moment to introduce you to a young up-and-coming actress who has a background in Karate and Krav Maga.
Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Many traditional martial artists can enjoy contact-sporting events like boxing and MMA. However, especially with MMA, the gulf between them and traditional martial arts seems to be getting bigger. Of course, there are exceptions to that, but they are called exceptions for a reason. Well, we may finally have something to truly get behind. Karate Combat has just launched their own full-contact, professional sports league. I for one hope that the best parts of the traditional martial arts can flourish in this particular arena!
Taipei, Taiwan
It is not a shocking statement to say that the martial arts can be very beneficial to its individual practitioners. Many of us could tell stories about how it has changed or shaped our lives in one way or another. Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio is full of these amazing and inspiring stories. Here we have another inspiring story about a troubled youth who had a dream to not just learn martial arts from anybody. No, he traveled to Taiwan to learn Wing Chun from one of the direct descendants of Ip Man.
Boston, Massachusets, USA
What if I told you that there is a fantastic martial art that originates from Brazil? Did you know that it helps to develop coordination, speed, and agility? No, I’m not talking about Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu. Capoeira is a martial arts that traces back hundreds of years. It incorporates self-defense with music and choreography. A Capoeira club was recently formed on campus at Boston University. Read on to learn more about this beautiful art!
Rochester, Minnesota, USA
As you might have guessed, I think being able to defend oneself is very important. Many people enjoy running as a physical activity to improve their health. Unfortunately, as a runner, you could be vulnerable. Unless you are amazing at it, you might be out of breath and may not be paying attention to your surroundings. Jim Parry recently put on a self-defense class for runners in his hometown. Stay safe out there!
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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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