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Post by smoke on Apr 12, 2011 19:13:20 GMT -5
I'm not a good self-motivator when it comes to Karate, which is ironic figuring I love doing it. I just feel lazy a lot of times.
I am very disciplined in weight lifting and I'm getting better at college, figuring I aspire to be a chemistry major.
I just wonder how you guys get self-motivated to train.
I mean, if I get to the gym, I don't know what to do but practice my kihons, katas and such, but I feel I don't get a lot accomplished.
It sucks no one around me does Karate like I do I can train with regularly.
The problem with being unique in what you do is you have no one to share or enjoy it with.
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Post by Ros on Apr 13, 2011 1:25:58 GMT -5
Is there no-one from your dojo you could train with? It really helps having a training partner. If you go on your own, make a workout list and stick to it. Having said that, you need to find your own motivation too. Write down your goals and see how extra training will help you fulfill them. Ultimately, it depends how badly you want it.
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Post by powerof0ne on Apr 13, 2011 8:39:23 GMT -5
If you're only getting 2-4 hours of dojo time a week I can understand the need for wanting to train more (if you have the time to do so) and have been training less then 5 years. There is a website called something like martial art meet up dot com, don't quote on it being called that. I checked it out years ago and you more or less can start a thread/ad on trying to find other martial artists in your area to meet up for training.
I do understand your frustration of not having many around you that appreciate karate and martial arts like you do. I wrestled with those feelings for years and tried to talk many people into training by trying to show them how great it was. I'm not that way anymore, I guess growing up does that, and no offense meant by that statement, neither. I also think that's why when you talk to other people into similar martial arts like you do its usually very easy to form a friendship with them. Osu!
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Post by MMX on Apr 13, 2011 11:13:31 GMT -5
I want to be better each day.
That motivates me to work on my training.
Whether it is stamina,strength or skills,I will work on part of the whole.
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Post by smoke on Apr 13, 2011 11:26:07 GMT -5
I drive 45 minutes one way to go Karate and I can only go twice a week, when I could be going 3.
No one is around me.
I have some people that do TKD and such that are willing to train a little which is better than none.
If only if this were like sports where I meet with coaches and other people everyday and just train.
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Post by GJEC on Apr 14, 2011 1:56:55 GMT -5
My problem wasn't not doing enough, it was doing far too much.
I was training hard 3 times a day and when combined with shift work, night life and a poor diet I burnt myself out. 'Too much' can be far worse than 'too little' due to health implications.
The problem then was reigning in my motivation so I didn't overdo things until I got my strength back.
Gary
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Post by powerof0ne on Apr 14, 2011 9:00:57 GMT -5
My problem wasn't not doing enough, it was doing far too much. I was training hard 3 times a day and when combined with shift work, night life and a poor diet I burnt myself out. 'Too much' can be far worse than 'too little' due to health implications. The problem then was reigning in my motivation so I didn't overdo things until I got my strength back. Gary I did a similar thing..had a full time job, was going to school, and had a weekend job but was still training a lot and teaching. Looking back, I really don't know how I did it. I wouldn't put myself through that insanity ever again. I value sleep far too much! Osu!
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Post by MMX on Apr 14, 2011 11:11:55 GMT -5
I hear ya Gary. I have taken your advise and I don't overdo it. Just steady as she goes but with intensity. ;D
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Post by seattle on Apr 14, 2011 20:21:38 GMT -5
Some of the motivation comes from creating a routine. If it is something you enjoy, it will get easier. Takes a lot of focus to get started and learn to enjoy it. If people see what you are doing, eventually someone stops in and joins you. Next thing you know you have a class.
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Post by smoke on Apr 15, 2011 0:01:50 GMT -5
A kid at Judo practice today actually recognized my uniform and asked if I took Kyokushin.
I was ecstatic. Maybe 1/100 people that ask me what style I take look dumbfounded when I say Kai Oh Kuh Shin.
I would love to start a class at my school but I don't think my skills and teaching abilities are adequate.
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