Perseverance

               

Each month we talk about a "Character Counts" word. Reminding the students that who they are matters more than any belt they can achieve. 

We are switching gears to- PERSEVERANCE - "never give up." 

It's easy to say: 

"I CAN'T do it" 

"I'll NEVER be able to do that"

"I'm not good at that"

But, just watch this video and check out what happens when you never give up.  

                                         

Building upon the foundation of Perseverance

Perseverance defined is steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc…, especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.

This being said; take the number of activities and challenges you did perfectly the first time and compare them to the number of ones you had to work at. If you have done more perfect the first time you need to be writing this post!

Empower Martial Arts is the result of years of perseverance. Learning through hardships and pushing past difficulties doesn’t just keep you on the road towards achieving your goals, but more importantly develops strong character.

Setting a goal is step one. Step two is working to make it happen. EMA wants to not only show you what the end can look like, but teach YOU how to get there. Having accountability, a mentor, and someone to encourage you through the highs and lows is what EMA is all about.

One of the best tools you can have in your bag is knowing what to do when you’ve hit the wall. When you’ve lost all motivation to continue on, what do you do? Who do you call? Knowing the answer to this question ahead of time and having a game plan is planning for success.

“God knows our situation; He will not judge us as if we had no difficulties to overcome. What matters is the sincerity and perseverance of our will to overcome them." C.S. Lewis

Perseverance From Within Fayetteville, NC

On a day to day basis you are faced with both obstacles and challenges that can seem nearly impossible. Challenges at school, work, home, and in the community can seemingly put you with your back against the wall wondering what to do. Many fighters face this same phenomenon in the ring facing their opponent, heart racing, tunnel vision, and wondering what the outcome will be at the end of the night.

However, challenges at school do not always leave you with bumps and bruises like a fighter, but they can be physically and emotionally straining. One of the first and most important lessons a fighter must learn is what to do when you get hit. This question is followed by, how will you fight back? For many fighters the feeling of being “gassed” or out of energy while your opponent looks fresh and ready to beat you down is one of the most overwhelming feelings.

Empower Martial Arts wants to share with you the same strategies that fighters use to prepare for fights and apply them to your everyday struggles. The power of knowledge, the power of planning, and the power of overcoming adversity are valuable life lessons that prepare you for job interviews, tests at school, projects at work, and many others.

Our mission at EMA is to EMPOWER the lives of each and every student giving them the tools they need for success and holding them accountable. If you would like more information on this topic, or where EMA is headed, contact Mr. Holgerson at tj_holgerson@hotmail.com or by phone at (913)754-6570.