SMAA Shares the Secrets of Self-Mastery

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - July 12, 2023 - PRLog -- Are you looking for ways to improve yourself as a person?

Have you thought about how martial arts are linked to character development?

In the area of character development, we strive to become deeper and more in tune with our art, with our opponent, and with the principles of right action.

Focus on the Goal
Focusing on the goal means knowing what you want, carefully considering how to get there, consistently evaluating your progress, turning away from dead ends, and choosing the best or most efficient means of moving forward.

When choosing a technique, we must carefully consider whether practicing it will be an effective use of our time. After careful reflection, if we find it useless, we discard it. If it can be improved, we modify it accordingly. When we experience a mood or feeling during practice, we consider whether it is helpful to our tactical state of mind.

Learn the Essential Techniques
Once you have established what your goals are, set out to learn the techniques that help you move toward them.

As you study, pay careful attention to each component of each technique, making sure that you understand not only how to do it, but also why it is done a certain way and what it is intended to accomplish.

Master the Techniques
After identifying the techniques in your chosen art that help you move toward your goal, master their components by practicing with energy and commitment. Devote yourself to being able to perform each technique as well as you possibly can. This devotion involves constant practice and reflection on your progress.

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Obtain Martial Arts Certification at SMAA
The very act of striving for mastery is one of the cornerstones of our progress toward perfection of character. As we practice our skills over and over, each time refining them, we begin to get at the essence of martial arts.

SMAA can help you master the self and earn martial arts certification in legitimate heritage Japanese martial arts. Learn more about joining SMAA by calling (734) 720-0330 or by submitting a contact form here: https://www.smaa-hq.com/contact

About Shudokan Martial Arts Association: SMAA was founded in January 1994 by a group of martial artists concerned with promoting and safeguarding Nihon budo and koryu bujutsu—the traditional martial arts and ways of Japan. SMAA is a non-profit that aims keep the spirit of traditional budo alive in the West. Anyone can become a member, even if you aren't a martial artist, and SMAA members are from multiple countries across the globe. For more information, visit https://www.smaa-hq.com/about