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In response to Paris
10 years ago
Not that my opinion is being asked; but there is a strong application that could be put forward to alleviate a lot of the harm being experienced in the world lately. Do away with Gym class and implement martial arts training.
You would be surprised how many master martial artists would love to have a steady pay and be able to get their teaching out into the world. The amount of self-discipline, focus, awareness and situational training would be infinitely valuable and could be implemented as early as kindergarten (I've taught 4 year olds before). You want a better world? You have to start at the beginning. You want a better world "RIGHT NOW" and that's why we never fix the issues because we're always being reactive instead of proactive.
I can't recall many incidents in my life where the knowledge I acquired in gym class ever helped me to lock in an interview or excel in an obstacle before me. Martial arts on the other hand has given me confidence to travel around the world without any fear of my safety and my parents sleep very soundly. Which is why I will strongly encourage the following to any and every parent:
If you don't have your child enrolled in martial arts, get on it. Give them and yourself confidence in life that will last.
As a side note: Martial arts does not encourage violence as I've never been in physical combat once in my life and I've stopped 4 bar fights with words. Martial arts is about honing the mind and the body and giving you the power to stop violence.
You would be surprised how many master martial artists would love to have a steady pay and be able to get their teaching out into the world. The amount of self-discipline, focus, awareness and situational training would be infinitely valuable and could be implemented as early as kindergarten (I've taught 4 year olds before). You want a better world? You have to start at the beginning. You want a better world "RIGHT NOW" and that's why we never fix the issues because we're always being reactive instead of proactive.
I can't recall many incidents in my life where the knowledge I acquired in gym class ever helped me to lock in an interview or excel in an obstacle before me. Martial arts on the other hand has given me confidence to travel around the world without any fear of my safety and my parents sleep very soundly. Which is why I will strongly encourage the following to any and every parent:
If you don't have your child enrolled in martial arts, get on it. Give them and yourself confidence in life that will last.
As a side note: Martial arts does not encourage violence as I've never been in physical combat once in my life and I've stopped 4 bar fights with words. Martial arts is about honing the mind and the body and giving you the power to stop violence.
And here's a short list for the arguements.
-Martial arts teaches self dicipline, self control, self respect, and self defense, not violence.
-Injuries? Do parents already not sign waivers for kids to play sports?
-Schools are there to "teach" valuable life skills. Exercise and even teamwork are universal to gym and martial arts, the difference is: martial arts teaches the valuable skills and disciplines mentioned above, gym encourages sports related activies, which is simply entertainment.
Intelligent changes will save lives and make the world a better place.
Even if I'd be a pro at material arts, if I was at a concert and some guys would start shooting at everyone with GUNS I wouldn't stand a chance D: