For success in martial arts, we must remember 3 things - basics, conditioning, and discipline. These 3 are equally important and go hand in hand. If we lack basics, we lack a foundation to build upon - and everything else falls apart. Learning the fundamentals thoroughly gives us a solid base to work from, and also helps with both conditioning the body as well as disciplining the mind. If we lack conditioning, then we may lack the stamina to perform basics properly in a drawn out match. If we lack discipline, then we will not be able to focus in a long, hard match, much less be able to thoroughly drill either basics or conditioning. Keep all this in mind as you train - and remember that tomorrow's battle is won during today's training. This is true in both martial arts and life.
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These thoughts are included in Martial Arts Thoughts and Articles - free online PDF book. The book serves as a supplement to Johnston Karate's student karate guide, Understanding Karate-do, which is also available as a professionally bound and printed trade paperback book, and a Kindle e-book. Please visit our Understanding Karate-do store on Amazon.com if you would like to order your own copy :)
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These thoughts are included in Martial Arts Thoughts and Articles - free online PDF book. The book serves as a supplement to Johnston Karate's student karate guide, Understanding Karate-do, which is also available as a professionally bound and printed trade paperback book, and a Kindle e-book. Please visit our Understanding Karate-do store on Amazon.com if you would like to order your own copy :)
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Full list of Johnston Karate Resources
