Ways-Martial-Arts-Strengthens-Community-Classic-Fight-TeamOne thing you will notice about any martial arts academy is that each has its own sense of friendship and family. The practice of martial arts strengthens these bonds and creates a community of like-minded people working toward similar goals.

As with anything, this community starts small and slowly grows beyond the walls of the school. Neighborhoods become a little safer, and people become more aware of others around them.

Here are just a few ways martial arts strengthens community and fuels positive change.

1. Succeed and fail together.

Any time you push yourself to succeed and progress, you’ll meet a certain amount of resistance. This resistance can come from your body learning something new, your mind overcoming fear, or others challenging your mind and body to adapt. Through all of this, you will experience success and failure. These experiences are yours alone to navigate, but you always have the understanding and encouragement of your instructors and fellow students. You will always have someone that understands the depth of your frustrations and the heights of your triumphs. Whether you succeed or fail, you are with others that have gone through the same trials and faced similar obstacles.

2. Experience leads by example.

Part of the beauty and wisdom of martial arts is the built-in leadership model. The more experience you have, the more you’re expected to lead by example and share the knowledge you have acquired. Progress is not merely for your benefit. It is to serve those around you just as much as it serves your own goals and aspirations. This model of leadership and constant growth allows martial artists and the communities they inhabit to improve. The evolution of intelligence, strength, and awareness continues through an even exchange of effort and experience.

3. Honor every effort.

Effort and perseverance are highly regarded in the community of martial arts. Not everyone can be a world champion, but anyone can give their best and accomplish goals that were once impossible to imagine. As teachers and lifelong students, we honor every effort and lift each other to new heights as a community. When one of us fails, we all feel the loss. When one of us succeeds, we all share the glory. No one is alone, and we remind each other of this every time we come together to train.

Classic Fight Team in Fountain Valley is a community of teachers, leaders, and friends. We are always looking for more to join us and learn what community is all about. Contact us today to learn more about how to get started.