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[admin]

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This month, we ask:
In your martial art (or indeed, any martial art), how important in the learning process is facing and mastering fear, and what elements of the training help students to do this, either directly or indirectly?

[Bismarck]

so do you post the reply to this question here?

[admin]

Yes

[ChuckManson]

I introduce people to Purple Warrior,

woohoo, I win, this time I win for sure coz there's no other entries.

Hip Hip,

Why was he born so beautiful, why was he born.......

[ChuckManson]

Oh oops, sorry, just read the question again,

I think it's very important!!!!
Thats why I introduce them to Purple Warrior!!!

Ok, ready,
this is way better,
I actually prefer the 12 month subscription rather than the G.T books;

[ChuckManson]

Now with a bit of luck Killer Karl won't show up in the next 45 minutes and just take it from me.... or Kacey.... vultures, haha 41 minutes to go....

[MonashKickboxing]

Facing and mastering fears is certainly an important part of martial arts training, as we need to step outside our comfort zone in order to grow and improve.

In martial arts, the gradual learning process allows us to challenge ourselves and move beyond our comfort zone a bit at a time, expanding our skills and knowledge base as we go.

Training in the martial arts presents many opportunities to face and master fear, whether it be preparing for a grading; rehearsing for a public demonstration; conditioning to break wood, tiles or ice; competing in multi-style tournaments such as the National All Styles (NAS) Championships; fighting in amateur or professional combat sports such as full-contact Karate, Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA; scenario training in Reality-Based Self-Defence; or having seniors get out in front of the class to develop public speaking and teaching skills.

Stepping outside our comfort zone causes us some level of pain, discomfort and fear. The self-discipline instilled in the martial arts environment goes a long way to help martial artists overcome this pain, discomfort and fear, giving martial artists the ability to, as best-selling author Susan Jeffers says, “Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway”.

[MonashKickboxing]

3 mins to go till midnight...

Btw, what's wrong with the clock / time stamp?

[ChuckManson]

3 mins to go till midnight...

Btw, what's wrong with the clock / time stamp?

Vulture!!!!!!

[purple warrior]

Oh oops, sorry, just read the question again,

I think it's very important!!!!
Thats why I introduce them to Purple Warrior!!!

Ok, ready,
this is way better,
I actually prefer the 12 month subscription rather than the G.T books;

I reckon knocking on a complete strangers door trying to sell a Martial arts membership program...or standing in front of a class with 2 months experience in a B&W belt...that would scare the bejesus outta me ...

[ChuckManson]

Oh oops, sorry, just read the question again,

I think it's very important!!!!
Thats why I introduce them to Purple Warrior!!!

Ok, ready,
this is way better,
I actually prefer the 12 month subscription rather than the G.T books;

I reckon knocking on a complete strangers door trying to sell a Martial arts membership program...or standing in front of a class with 2 months experience in a B&W belt...that would scare the bejesus outta me ...

Now, in all seriousness, Purple Warrior should win,

except, he's 2 days late!!!!!

Kacey won the GT books last month and they can't be playing the let the girl win thing again, so the subscription is mine.

[Kotengu]

"Now, in all seriousness, Purple Warrior should win, ..... except, he's 2 days late!!!!!"

hahaha this could be lucrative!

Given the number of active members... ....

anyways who won jan comp already?

And when is febs? or Are u scared yet? ....

Ends Feb 28 comp i say - a complete DVD Set! of your choice from blitz cat..... .......

4:1 odds

[ChuckManson]

Dear Admin,

I am enquiring as to whether or not I have won the subscription as I have not yet been notified and I'm sure you dont have my postal address....

So.... did I win?

[ChuckManson]

Ummmmm, Hello,

Admin?

Are you there?

Oh no they're gone...

Even Admin has left....

No, I cant tell the others, there'll be Anarchy, people will post events, some little club from Warracknabeal will post information about a training day or something and take over the Martial Arts industry...



Does that mean I didn't win?

[Kotengu]

I saw in blitz mag today a new comp - ends march 30 is out... whats the new topic?