Black Belt Discipline And How To Get It

Very few students that start out in the martial arts with their eyes set firmly on the ultimate goal of achieving a black belt actually get it. They drop off. They start out very excited but then something happens, the training frequency wanes, and ultimately ceases all together. One potential reason for this is untrained, or underdeveloped self-discipline.

Self-discipline involves creating for yourself an entire new set of thought, belief and speech patterns towards the very outcome you desire to achieve. The entire reason for striving for more self-discipline is to improve an aspect of your life, so you must believe with your core being that the effort will result in a better, more efficient, and ultimately happier life.

Use these tricks and tips to develop your black belt Discipline.

1. Create a training schedule, and stick with it. This is easy with the class schedule, as it is already established. When it comes to personal training however, it becomes more of an issue. Chose a time, and stick with it. Make a promise to start at a specific time, and keep that promise.

2. Establish enforced accountability. Put the word out there that you intend to attend classes on a regular basis. Identify yourself as a martial artist. Tell as many people as you can, and you won’t want to fall out of integrity with those people.

3. Recruit a like-minded friend to join you on your journey. It’s much more difficult to miss a training session when your friend is counting on you to hold the pads for him.

4. Embrace the power of the training routine. The important thing to focus on here is developing the habit. Yes, some training sessions will be better than others, but when a solid habit of simply showing up to train is established, minor setbacks won’t have any power to sabotage your resolve.