Character vs Force

CHARACTER: Is define as "Adhering to a standard of moral qualities to an individual;the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual".

In Martial Arts we "Endeavor to Build Our Character"; how do we practice it? good discipline, good behavior, good manners, good attitude, good etiquette; good standard of practice. Look to do better, look to follow directions, rules, instructions. All building blocks to mold the person you want to become.

Sometimes we think being a Grand Champion is the greatest thing and it is, as long as it doesn't change your character, the essence of who you are, what you were taught. It is a title denoting effort, accomplishment.Success is not always measured by the number of championships you won. My Sensei said: If it changes your character it is probably not good for you.

Challenging your character in martial arts it's difficult but it is the way to control yourself which leads to development of character. Tribulation will challenge your character and it is how you handle this tribulation, how you act, how you react, how you learn from this tribulation, what builds your character.

All the challenges that we are confronted with in day to day basis, are life lessons, but it is faith in the Lord Jesus Christ what gets us through this challenges and tribulations; there should not be worries about approval from others, only from God. Endeavor to build your character. That is a good practice.