Punch? Kick? Breaking Boards? Self-Defense? Kicking Tail?
Those are the usual responses, but really, would you enroll you child in a martial art if the sole purpose behind that art is to kick, threaten, or bully someone?
I’m going to guess the answer is “negative, Ghost Rider”, but if I’m wrong, you can still keep reading. I won’t judge you, and neither will Google Analytics.
I believe, through the meditation and spirituality I’ve come to accept, that a martial art without a philosophy is worthless. It’s a plane with no pilot. It will never reach its destination, and neither will anyone who hops on board for the flight. Philosophy, goals, and vision are more important than the parts of the engine (or the annoying pre-flight briefing about the seat cushion being used as a flotation device.)
I had the opportunity last week to meet someone who understands the symbiotic relationship between a martial art, and the vision that accompanies it. This man was Michael Veltri, Instructor and Executive Coach, Cancer Survivor, and Owner of D.C. Aikido. Check out a few words from Michael on the importance of vision, momentum, and schedule HERE.
While Michael was kind enough to meet with me and Dr. Stacia Kelly, Ph.D., we watched his lead instructor, Larry, teach a class. Larry is 61, and he could have whipped everyone in that room ten times in the time you’ve spent reading this article. Think age is an obstacle? I’d love for you to reconsider, and to challenge yourself with something you never thought you’d accomplish.
Stacia has.
Michael has.
I have.
What’s your challenge? How can we help?
All the best,
nK
