Picture yourself in a position where you genuinely need to ward off an attack. Would your knowledge and skill be enough to do the job?

If the answer is not a resounding “yes” then maybe it’s time you rethink your training. It’s surprising the amount of students who wait around for the next “self defence” seminar in order to brush up on their skills. Karate was born out of a need for self defence. The more time you spend at the dojo practicing, the better prepared you will be to face up to “come what may” - be it at school, on the street or a quiet evening out with friends. It’s not good enough that you simply look for your next grade without first looking for the right amount of improvement. In order to become proficient and confident in your ability to defend yourself you’ve got to become proficient and confident in karate. With the right amount of focus and training you will carry something as equally reassuring as being in a large group of people. There are many aspects to learning the “art of self defence” but it all begins with the right frame of mind.

Approach your training with the right attitude. Too many people these days including some major styles view karate as not much more than a sport. An attitude such as this could one day cost you a lot more than a few points in a ring.
 

Repetition is the mother of skill and perfect practice makes perfect. When it comes to your training, every punch you throw, every block you practice and every kick you deliver must have your heart and soul behind it. Improvement comes from a genuine desire to improve.