What benefits do you get from your training?

[ed-swckf]

humility, internal power, determination, good posture, courage, co-ordination, agility, calmness, the principles of yin and yang, respect and manners, a good demenour, dilligence, strategy, control over self and others, alertness, commitment, a better understanding of myself, sensitivity, detachment - allowing the mind to act as a referee, consistancy, good health, knowledge, enjoyment, friends and an overall great feeling that probably can't be done justice by a simple list like i have given.

 

[Loki]

1. I haven't seen self-confidence yet, and I feel my training has boosted mine a lot.
2. Spatial and bodily awareness: I'm more aware of my range of motion and what I'm capable of doing.
3. Improved quickness and dexterity.

 

[Flying Crane]

the thought of being in a fight is supposed to make you queasy, Adrenoberger

whew!! i won't feel to bad now! (heh heh)

 

[bookworm_cn317]

- Health benefits
- Slowly coming out of my shell
- Calmer



For me, anyway.

 

[bookworm_cn317]

I thought of something else:
It's a fun way to lose weight & get fit! And, I kinda like the muscles I'm getting--that's kinda cool!

 

[Rich Parsons]

Well?

Oh, one catch. No one may make any mention of fighting or self-defence.

I had a recent doctors appointment right after a phone conference call. My blood pressure was high, much higher than normal for me, but I was working on my breathing and pulse which I had got down to 52. The Doctor who practices Aikido, was very impressed that I was able to bring the one down and then hopefully over time bring the other down.

So I believe I have gain lots of benefits.

 

[Freestyler777]

I train in Judo, and I would say the best benefits are a fitness activity that I can actually enjoy and stick to, a way of building up my confidence, socialization, achievement, and since I train in NYC, experiencing the thrill of being in the city, when I live all the way out in the sticks of long island.

And I'd like to think that I am embodying the principles of Professor Kano, which itself is my contribution to my fellow man.

 

[qi-tah]

Fun, fitness and those lovely, lovely endorphins! But also good friends, increased flexibility, an increased awareness of my body and general self-knowledge, not to mention learning about other cultures. And i'm learning to meditate! Wonders will never cease. ;-)