Competition has always been a force that motivates people to try as hard as they can to give 100% effort to succeed. While for some, competition can seem daunting; we all become our best when we are put to the test. There are two forms of competition that are taught in Martial Arts: Self-Driven and Peer-Driven. Unlike many other activities where the main focus of competition is to defeat another person, the competition in Martial Arts classes emphasizes learning, which results in a positive competitive spirit among all students in the class.
Self-Driven competition relies on a student’s own desire to progress in rank and thus learn more advanced skills. This is a goal-oriented, motivational force that keeps students driving towards their goals. From the first day of class, students begin to develop this character trait, which has a significant impact on their training and other aspects of their lives. When students are self-driven, opportunities that arise in life are met with confidence and motivation.
Peer-Driven competition is even more natural. Students motivate each other by advancing through the ranks as a group. Just as great sports players can inspire better efforts from their teammates, highly skilled Martial Arts students help others to perform to their own potential.
Martial Arts offers students unlimited opportunities for success by using the competitive spirit in positive ways. Students learn that they can be winners every day, because when you are learning, you can never lose!
Sincerely,
Sensei Malcolm Bale
www.jiu-jitsu-calgary.com
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