What’s your SUPERPOWER? What are you truly capable of?

Have you ever found yourself hesitating to try something new because you’re not sure if you can do it? Maybe you’re afraid of failing or making a mistake, or perhaps you just feel more comfortable sticking with what you know. If so, it’s time to remind yourself of a powerful truth: 

“You never know what you can do until you try, and very few people are willing to try unless they have to.”

This statement holds true for karate and all areas of life. Think about it: when you first started learning karate, you probably didn’t know if you could do a certain technique or move until you actually tried it. And even if you didn’t get it right on the first try, you kept practicing until you got better. The same principle applies to other areas of your life, such as trying out for a sports team, auditioning for a play, or even applying for a job.

Here are some ways that embracing this mindset can help you both in karate class and throughout your life:

1. Build self-confidence: When you push yourself to try new things, you build self-confidence and belief in your abilities. This can help you approach challenges with a more positive attitude and overcome obstacles more easily.
2. Learn new skills: By trying new things, you expose yourself to new skills and experiences you may not have otherwise encountered. This can help you grow as a person and open up new opportunities for you in the future.
3. Overcome fears: Often, our fears and doubts hold us back from achieving our full potential. By facing our fears and trying new things, we can overcome these obstacles and become stronger, more resilient individuals.
4. Have fun: Trying new things can be exciting and fun! It can help you break out of your comfort zone and discover new interests and passions.

So the next time you find yourself hesitating to try something new, remember: You never know what you can do until you try, and very few people are willing to try unless they have to. Take a deep breath, summon your courage, and give it a shot. Who knows? You may surprise yourself with what you’re capable of.

Keep practicing and pushing yourselves to new heights, both in karate and in life!

That is it. I look forward to seeing you in the mats soon.

Michael

PS. This reminds me of another post we did where we talked about effort. To see it, just click HERE.