Martial Arts

People who know me well know that I have had a practical interest in martial arts for many years. Many do not know that, for me, part of the challenge of Martial Arts revolves around overcoming a lack of natural physical coordination by the mental discipline involved.

In the past, I have studied variously martial arts, but recently, I was learning Tae Kwon Do. It is a Korean style, related to kick boxing and karate.

The tenets of Tae Kwon Do, are involved with attitude, rather than power, and I try to live up to them. They are:

Courtesy

Always be polite to others.

Integrity

Always be honest with yourself, and know what is right and wrong.

Perseverance

Never stop trying to achieve a goal.

Self-control

Never lose your temper. live, work and train within your capabilities.

Indomitable Spirit

Show courage and stick to your principles, even in the face of overwhelming odds.

Just in case you're wondering, I can and did break boards as part of my training, but board breaking is an exercise in control.