So we’ve somehow already reached the second day of January! It’s that time of year when we begin to evaluate how we want to spend the next twelve or so months at the Fechtschule. To help you out, we’re celebrating National Motivation & Inspiration Day! Whether you are new to swordplay or a seasoned student here’s some tips to help keep you on track to achieve your goals for the upcoming year:
Remember to celebrate all the progress you’ve made! Is this your 1st class? WELCOME! You already made huge progress by taking initiative and showing up. Swordplay is wicked fun and you’ve started yourself off on a new wild journey! Is this your 50th class? Congratulations on the dedicated effort: you found a hobby you enjoy and hopefully are benefiting in all sorts of wonderful ways from your training.
Each success is a stepping stone to reaching larger accomplishments. Did you pull off some excellent footwork while sparring? Celebrate with an extra sip of beer at the Taco Bell after class.
Approach your training with purpose, thoughtfulness, and accountability — remember that training any martial art can be both fun and incredibly rewarding work but it is not without its own set of challenges! It’s important to understand when and why things aren’t going how you planned so you can make a plan to practice and improve. There are going to be some days when you feel unstoppable, and others that feel impossible and downright frustrating. Always remember to forgive yourself, move on from difficult feelings and remember you’re surrounded by people who want to see you succeed. We get it. We all have had our difficult days. How can your comrades and mentors help? Go ahead and ask!
Most importantly: the learning never stops! Day 1 or 100, foundational exercises or advanced techniques, every training session is a new lesson in some way or another. Embrace the mindset that martial arts is a lifelong pursuit and always approach class with a humble attitude, willingness to learn, and you’ll get something out of each day on the training floor!
In the comments below tell us what motivates and inspires YOU to train!
Each success is a stepping stone to reaching larger accomplishments. Did you pull off some excellent footwork while sparring? Celebrate with an extra sip of beer at the Taco Bell after class.
Approach your training with purpose, thoughtfulness, and accountability — remember that training any martial art can be both fun and incredibly rewarding work but it is not without its own set of challenges! It’s important to understand when and why things aren’t going how you planned so you can make a plan to practice and improve. There are going to be some days when you feel unstoppable, and others that feel impossible and downright frustrating. Always remember to forgive yourself, move on from difficult feelings and remember you’re surrounded by people who want to see you succeed. We get it. We all have had our difficult days. How can your comrades and mentors help? Go ahead and ask!
Most importantly: the learning never stops! Day 1 or 100, foundational exercises or advanced techniques, every training session is a new lesson in some way or another. Embrace the mindset that martial arts is a lifelong pursuit and always approach class with a humble attitude, willingness to learn, and you’ll get something out of each day on the training floor!
In the comments below tell us what motivates and inspires YOU to train!