The Shinbudo System of Martial Arts was founded in 1992 by Andrew Dickinson. Andrew first commenced Martial Arts training in Taekwondo and boxing in 1978. Bullied at school, the concepts of martial arts fascinated him from the very first lesson. He felt an incredible surge of personal power ignite within and soon shed the skin of the scared school boy as he worked his way through the ranks, accepting every challenge, personal and physical to gain his Black Belt.
The individual desire to study martial arts is diverse and interesting at the same time. For many the intention is to learn a way of fighting so that if the unfortunate situation arises and you have to defend yourself then you can do so. The trick in martial arts is to teach the student to remain open and honest in their quest for martial arts skills. There is a real risk that as you get stronger, fitter and in control the new found power that you develop will blind you to rise of the ego’s never ending insatiable desire for more and to be more. This will only inhibit what needs to be an open and honest approach to training.
Powerful Women Who Inspire…
Cynthia Parr
Cynthia stars in a documentary about her life called “By your side” due to be screened soon.
What does not change?
Happiness is a base line that we all would like to have as a constant in our lives. Yet it can be here one minute and gone the next. Why is that so?
8 ways to improve and take control of your life
As we get close to our first Super Session Grading on 28th March, I thought that I would check in with you to see how your preparation is going. Have you registered yet? Have you made the commitment? Gradings are great for self improvement. As Northstar develops lifestyles and not fighters, use your grading preparation to hone all aspects of your life.
Between now and grading as well as getting physically fit, lets also overlay some of the mental and emotional qualities we practice at Northstar.
Spirituality in Martial Arts
I posted a question at the end of last week on where does spirituality sit with Martial Arts. Is it there? Has it ever been there? Is it an important part of the training? Is it necessary ?
Here are some of the contributions so far: