General Words of Wisdom of Sifu Norman Mandarino

May 3rd, 2019

  1. Martial arts is a way of life. A true martial artist does not train to become the ultimate warrior, the world’s most physically fit specimen, or the greatest sage of all mankind. A true martial artist trains to be a better person.
  2. Traditional martial arts places no emphasis on competitions, record breaking or championships. Traditional martial arts  focuses on the ultimate aim of self-perfection.
  3. A true martial artist does not limit his training to the kwoon or dojo. A true martial artist trains every minute of his existence.
  4. Ask yourself the following question every time you train: How would I feel about my school if everyone trained as I train? This query has nothing to do with your skill level. It refers to the amount of effort you put into your workout.
  5. Always devote 100% of your heart, mind and body during training. Negligence in any of these categories is a serious impediment and will limit growth in your art.
  6. When striving for excellence, complacency is not an option.
  7. What comes out of your training depends on what goes in.

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