Greetings!
Over the next few weeks, I will be writing a series of Articles entitled, "How to be a Great Student." For some of you, these will be simply great reminders. For others, it will be a great new way to look at your training. You may have heard me say, "Everyone wants to be good, but not many people know how to GET good." Let's explore ways to help you accomplish your goal==>being great in the Martial Arts!
The first thing I would tell any new student is...always have a PURPOSE for stepping on the mats! Your purpose can change from class to class, and it can change from skill to skill. It doesn't matter what your GOAL/PURPOSE is...it matters that you have one! Some days you may be coming to the gym just to have a great workout. Ok, great! That is your Goal. So how are you going to achieve it? Are you going to go all out each round of your workout? Are you going to push yourself even when you are tired? If you have those things set as your goal, you will be able to actually achieve them.
Do you train Gracie Jiu Jitsu? When you come to class, do you have a SPECIFIC goal of what you would like to be better at? Many students never do. It's very hard to make improvements when you don't know what you are trying to improve! More than that, you rarely see improvements in your skill THAT ACTUALLY exist! You are only going to see all of the things you are doing wrong. If you have a specific goal for each class, like...I'm going to get a little better at arm lock, you have a chance to achieve that goal. And guess what else? When you do, you are HAPPY with yourself. We ALL need to feel achievement & progress! Especially if we intend to stick with an activity/sport/martial art long term.
You can apply this idea to Boxing, Kickboxing, and ANY type of training class you participate in! HAVE A PURPOSE for your training! Don't rely solely on the Coaching staff to give you goals for your skills. It's on YOU to ultimately get GOOD! Your Coaches just help & guide you along the way.
When you have laser beam focus on area of improvement, you surely will make some level of progress. It is one key way to ensure that class to class, week to week, you actually get GOOD at your skills. Don't leave it to chance to improve...make a CLEAR CHOICE that you are going to improve!
This week, before you leave the house, stop and make sure you have a PURPOSE to you training that day! You will have more FUN & will CERTAINLY GET BETTER!
I truly hope you gained some benefit from this today!
ALL THE BEST!
Coach
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