So what is the warrior mind and how does it work? Our mind has the unique ability to take us where we want to go. On the other hand, it also has the ability to take us to places we don’t want to be. Everything starts in the mind, if you want to be successful you must first decide, if you don’t do that, nothing else really matters. The first step is to train your mind like you do your body, regularly and consistently. The warrior mind is one that continuously strives to improve, achieves goals and does not give up. Another aspect of the warrior mind is the ability to block things out and have full, sharp focus. This is where the mental aspects of martial arts training really start to manifest. Every time you see yourself improving in your training you gain a little more confidence and that makes you want to improve even more. Over time, you begin to develop the habit of setting small goals, achieving those goals, and striving for more. Once you decide that you want to achieve a goal and dedicate yourself to achieving it, amazing results begin to appear.
So how does the warrior’s mind develop? The answer is simple… training! It takes about 21 days to turn an activity into a habit. Now remember, your mind doesn’t care if a habit is good or bad, it’s still 21 days. If you’ve been sitting on the couch avoiding exercise for an extended period of time, you’ve now made it a habit. The good news; you can replace the couch habit and start a new one for the next 21 days. Make up your mind right now, that you are going to start your martial arts training for just 10 minutes per day. Every journey begins with the first step and yours begins now.
It is important that you start with small steps as you develop your mind and body. One of the biggest mistakes people make is trying to do everything possible from day one. Habits take time, and small steps are one of the best ways to start a habit, stick with it, and avoid burnout or injury. Now that you’ve made up your mind and started developing the warrior’s mind, it’s time to move on to the next step.
The next step is to develop your focus and concentration with practice and dedication. Every time you start your training session it is vital that you concentrate on each of your movements and on your breathing. Experience each movement and breath as you execute the techniques correctly. By doing this, you will begin to develop a greater awareness of your body and mind. By following the instructions and practicing the martial arts techniques you will gain more and more confidence as your movements become more fluid.
The mental aspect of the Warrior Mind, which includes always striving to do better and never accepting defeat, can be practiced today! The results of this mindset can be seen quickly once you decide to give it a try. A great example is the push up, each week try to do one more than the previous week. If you’re having trouble solving something, take a deep breath and try harder for the next ten minutes. These are examples of how you can immediately put this aspect of the Warrior’s Mind into action.
The last piece in the development of the Warrior’s Mind includes the movement without thinking and the ability to focus instantly. This process can take years of practice to achieve depending on your level of dedication and time spent practicing. Through martial arts training you can develop strong self-defense techniques that work. Only through proper application and repetition will these techniques become second nature and can be performed without thought. If you are ready to start your training and start developing the mind of the warrior, please visit my martial arts training academy listed below and take advantage of my free mini video course. I hope to be able to train with you soon.