Realizing the Benefits of Participating in Martial Arts
USAGF Karate Weapons Seminar
Today, Austin participated in a weapons seminar. In his particular style of karate (United Sates of America Goju Federation), students are offered the opportunity to learn how to use various weapons such as the escrima, bo, sai, and nunchaku. Austin has worked his way through the escrima, advanced escrima, and he is now learning how to use the bo.
At the conclusion of the seminar, Master Joseph Kelljchian addressed all the students. He is the founder of this style and has garnered tremendous respect among his students and within the martial arts community. Master Kelljchian praises students for participating, and reminds them of the advantage they have when facing life’s challenges.
It’s evident that Austin has developed so much due to his participation in martial arts. He came to me last year as a young man who lacked focus, conviction, and discipline, except when it came to video games. He has always struggled in school, and this year, he is enjoying it and doing well.
Taking Austin to class and paying monthly dues is just the beginning. Without our active participation, Austin won’t reap the benefits of martial arts. One of the other students remarked that the kids whose parents stick around during class do better than the kids who just get dropped off and picked up.
A health club membership doesn’t make you fit and trim. Regular exercise does. A bookshelf full of self-help books doesn’t help you. Reading them might get you a little closer. Learning, being, and doing puts you on the right track. USAGF karate is only $30 a month. It’s a tremendous value that’s enhanced by our active participation.
To learn more about USAGF karate, start here.
