In the late 1960’s and early 1970’s a study was conducted by Stanford University professor and renowned psychologist, Walter Mischel, proving a direct correlation between self-control and better life outcomes for children that were able to resist temptation and waited for a preferred reward. The study, which was a simple test of self-control in the form of having one marshmallow now or two marshmallows 20 minutes from now, showed that the children who waited and displayed self-control:
Got into less trouble
Reached better educational attainment
Displayed better social and cognitive functions
Exhibited more self-confidence and self-worth
Scored higher on their SAT’s
Lived healthier lifestyles
At Heimberger's Martial Arts, we understand that a student’s mastery of self-control is one of the biggest factors to their success in both their progression in martial arts and in everyday life. Our MMA & Self Defense School in Wesley Chapel constantly reiterate values like respect, self-control, dedication, self-defense and discipline to help shape our students into strong, goal oriented, and successful adults.
Below are some of the ways we develop the values of self-control:
Goal Setting and Incentivizing
Our martial arts classes help students set goals through various rankings, belts, programs, and competitions teaching students the value of delaying gratification while also helping them to focus on the future. Setting goals gives students an incentive for exercising self-control and helps them make the right choices to achieve those goals.
Controlling One’s Aggression
Martial arts training has long proven to help practitioners control their aggression. Children who attend martial art classes tend to be less violent than those who don’t because martial arts training builds self-confidence, nurtures self-esteem, and provides a healthy outlet for stress. The main reason for this is because we continuously stress the use of self-control and teach our students to stay calm and try to diffuse a situation before it becomes a physical confrontation.
Sparring
Sparring helps students, not only to be prepared for real life confrontations, but also to practice self-control when sparring against their peers. Students learn to hold back, restrain the impulses, and control their aggression.
Making the Right Choice
Last, but not least, martial arts training yields the ability for students to make the right choices. At our martial arts school in Wesley Chapel, we educate our students on avoiding risky behavior and bad habits, while emphasizing the importance of good judgement.
Developing life skills like self-control are not an overnight process, but when learned and practiced, can help students do better in life.
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At the Heimberger's Martial Arts, we teach a way of life. Our Wesley Chapel martial arts school has developed a well thought out curriculum that teaches more than just the art of self-defense. We delve deep into our students’ technique, skill set, intelligence, intuition and overall physical fitness. Contact us today if you’re interested in self-defense classes and schedule your free-trial class!