I spend 6 to 12 hours each day in martial arts. Some of the techniques I use to survive this include pacing myself and keeping myself flexible.
Physical Flexibility: I spend 10 to 15 minutes each day in stretching. Stretching improves flexibility and reduces the possibility of injury.
Mental Flexibility In Martial Arts: Each of us learns at our own rate. Focus is important. When training, each student needs to concentrate on the techniques at hand, not the mortgage or what’s for dinner. And each student needs to focus on his or her personal best rather than comparing to others. Each student comes with their own background, experience, and aptitude. Comparing yourself to others can cause frustration and loss of mental flexibility. Focus on improving your own skills. Celebrate your own improvements.
Pacing Yourself When Training: If you train hard always you can’t win. You need to pace yourself. Techniques are best learned by executing them slowly. Keep your aggression levels under control. Hitting your hardest is appropriate some of the time. More controlled, slower, softer movements will allow you to train longer and improve muscle memory.
Martial Arts
Elite Training Center
1628 South Pacific Coast Highway,
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