Prompt:
Describe an activity, interest, experience, or achievement in your life (this could be a book, movie, or an activity or experience at work, home, or school) that has been particularly meaningful to you.
Alone in the darkness behind my eyelids, I hear silence. I hear nothing but the wings of the butterflies in my stomach, frantic and restless. I am anything but alone, surrounded by many sensei with judgment in their eyes. I feel each stare, which feels ice cold and freezes me for a moment. I break free, and use that initial energy to explode into my Kata. I am wearing my heavyweight Gi uniform but am seemingly weightless, as I move swiftly, and punch through the air as if it were solid. Before I knew it, it was over; I had faced a huge fear and won my first trophy, at my first tournament. At this moment I felt a sense of empowerment I had not felt before; I knew Martial arts was something I loved.
Martial arts by definition are any traditional form of self-defense or combat that utilizes physical skill and coordination without weapons. A person who actually practices martial arts will tell you different. That definition is limited, and does not encompass a true portrayal of martial arts. I have been doing martial arts for 2 years. Martial arts teach confidence, discipline, and builds self reliance. I transfer what I have learned in Martial arts into my everyday life. Since I have been practicing martial arts I look at situations in a different manner, whether it's at home, with friends, or at school. Like when I have to complete presentations in front of my peers, and anxiety builds. I think back to that first tournament, which serves as a precedent to the amount of confidence I truly have. The patience I have gained allows me step back from a situation and analyze it, before I act. I put forth the discipline in my responsibilities, where I complete what needs to be done with diligence despite the lust for recreation.
Since I started martial arts, a part of me has appeared that since then I had not been able to grasp. I take what I learn with me wherever I go. I don't see it as my life revolving around Martial arts, yet as Martial arts becoming one with my life.
Any criticism and revisions are greatly appreciated!
Describe an activity, interest, experience, or achievement in your life (this could be a book, movie, or an activity or experience at work, home, or school) that has been particularly meaningful to you.
Alone in the darkness behind my eyelids, I hear silence. I hear nothing but the wings of the butterflies in my stomach, frantic and restless. I am anything but alone, surrounded by many sensei with judgment in their eyes. I feel each stare, which feels ice cold and freezes me for a moment. I break free, and use that initial energy to explode into my Kata. I am wearing my heavyweight Gi uniform but am seemingly weightless, as I move swiftly, and punch through the air as if it were solid. Before I knew it, it was over; I had faced a huge fear and won my first trophy, at my first tournament. At this moment I felt a sense of empowerment I had not felt before; I knew Martial arts was something I loved.
Martial arts by definition are any traditional form of self-defense or combat that utilizes physical skill and coordination without weapons. A person who actually practices martial arts will tell you different. That definition is limited, and does not encompass a true portrayal of martial arts. I have been doing martial arts for 2 years. Martial arts teach confidence, discipline, and builds self reliance. I transfer what I have learned in Martial arts into my everyday life. Since I have been practicing martial arts I look at situations in a different manner, whether it's at home, with friends, or at school. Like when I have to complete presentations in front of my peers, and anxiety builds. I think back to that first tournament, which serves as a precedent to the amount of confidence I truly have. The patience I have gained allows me step back from a situation and analyze it, before I act. I put forth the discipline in my responsibilities, where I complete what needs to be done with diligence despite the lust for recreation.
Since I started martial arts, a part of me has appeared that since then I had not been able to grasp. I take what I learn with me wherever I go. I don't see it as my life revolving around Martial arts, yet as Martial arts becoming one with my life.
Any criticism and revisions are greatly appreciated!
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