- Balance your martial arts goals among physical, intellectual and value-oriented
goals. Obviously, if you're a beginner, this can be a difficult task
but the school that you choose should support your goals and make it
easier for you to succeed.
- Start by identifying basic goals, such as learning common commands
in Japanese or Korean (depending on the martial art you practice), showing
courtesy to another student, showing respect for the instructors and
school. You will be able to identify advanced goals as you develop experience
in the style. Your instructors should provide you with help in setting
goals.
- Keep your goals specific, measurable, and realistically able to be
achieved within a period of time.
- Track your progress toward achieving goals. Keep a notebook or journal
to record instances of your performance boh during and outside of classes..
- Share your goals with instructors and other students. Encourage others
to share their goals with you.
- Encourage students, friends and family members to provide you with
both positive and negative feedback.
- Recognize short-term and long-term progress and celebrate your successes.
"I've lost 14 pounds..."
(after taking classes for 4 weeks)
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