Things You'll Need:
- Martial Arts Supplies
- Martial Arts Uniforms
- Martial Arts Videos
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Step 1
Attend classes regularly. Don't make excuses that you're too busy or too tired to attend a class. It's a bad habit which hinders your performance.
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Step 2
Leave your personal troubles outside of class. They're a distraction. Class time is devoted strictly to acquiring the mental and physical skills you'll need to progress to the next level.
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Step 3
Develop the right attitude: accept responsibility for your own progress. A good class will foster a sense of teamwork, but ultimately you are responsible for yourself.
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Step 4
Don't be affected by negative attitudes. Remain positive and confident when others close to you are not supportive.
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Step 5
Don't compare yourself with others in the class. Focus on your own needs. There will always be those who are faster, more flexible, more powerful and so on.
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Step 6
Have the instructor model techniques and stances, then practice them yourself while the instructor watches. Ask the instructor for feedback on what you're doing well and what you need further work on.
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Step 7
Help other students by offering feedback and support. By teaching others you'll be learning to master the fundamentals yourself.
Comments
Anonymous said
on 2/23/2006 When in class, and a specific move is being shown, and you try but have trouble - don't quit. Ask an instructor, or a student teacher who has been certified, to help you with your problem. Or ask your teacher for some one-on-one time.