Four Downs 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 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!
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Self-defense videos aimed at women are a dime a dozen online. We have probably all seen at least a handful of them. While there are plainly terrible ones out there, most tend to be at least educational, if not decent. Many show good techniques and common-sense advice. However, many make a common critical error: They don’t tell you that you likely don’t have a chance to pull off these defense techniques without significant training. My fellow author here on Martial Journal, Mr. Louis Martin, went into depth on the self-defense seminar version of this topic here. Two sociologists from Cardiff Metropolitan University go into depth here about the downside of these videos.
Manila, Philippines
You may not know it, but there are martial arts styles that still have a lot of the world to spread to. Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu is one of those arts. As much of an explosion as it has experienced, it is still spreading. This spread allows for “firsts.” For Maybelline Masuda of the Philippines, she can claim a “first.” She recently became the first female black belt in Philippine Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu. She is currently working on getting to represent the Philippines on the national team.
Reno, Nevada, USA
The martial arts can be used to do many things. It can be used to improve the physical fitness of its students. It can also be used to educate students on methods of self-defense. Additionally, improving things like self-confidence and determination happen during training. But what about improving the bonds within families? Storm Lake Kenpo Karate has teamed up with the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony to provide martial arts education, but also strengthening those family bonds.
Cumru Township, Pensylvania, USA
When it comes to the human body, specific conditioning, and training matters. When you train for a specific sport or activity, the body continues to become better and better at doing that thing. In the Physical Therapy world, this is called the Specificity Principle. Basically speaking, if you want to be a better swimmer, then spend less time running and get in the pool. While both are cardiovascular activities, the benefits of one don’t transfer to the other. Apparently, the Specificity Principle applies to competing in tournaments because Mr. C. Bruce Heilmann is still going strong. At 68 years of age, not only is he still getting in the ring, he is still winning as well!
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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