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Martial arts classes can teach you how to concentrate better at school or at work and can help you keep your stress levels low. But does practicing martial arts regularly actually help you hone your leadership skills? At BTC, our martial arts training programs are designed keeping in mind ancient martial arts techniques as well as other positive lessons that can be applied to other areas of life as well. Let\u2019s take a look at a few of the leadership skills that can be developed and honed through regular martial arts training:
\na) Confidence: Leaders are confident about themselves and know what they want. Learning martial arts encourages students to stand up for themselves, ask for help if required and to take on any challenge head-on.
\nb) Ability to stay calm: Staying calm under pressure is often considered to be the hallmark of a leader and martial arts training helps to calm one\u2019s mind irrespective of the situation faced. In martial arts, students are taught to focus on the opponent, to stay alert and to think fast on their feet. This also helps them become more mentally tough. In fact, students can apply these same principles to find solutions to real life problems as well.
\nc) Positive Thinking: Leaders have the ability to think positively and to influence others to think the same way too.
\nd) Better Communication: Leaders are well-known for their communication skills and for the ability to convince others too. Being part of a martial arts group training program helps students to come out of their shell and to interact with each other. Students not only get the chance to share their views or thoughts in front of a group but are also taught to listen and respect other students.
\ne) Working with Others: Leaders never work alone and are responsible for leading a group towards a single goal. In our martial arts classes, students often have to work in harmony with each other while learning different martial art moves. This enables them to communicate with each other better, get along with each other and of course, become friends too. In fact, kids and adults who learn a martial art have been proven to get along better with their colleagues as well.
\nf) Ability to focus better: How do you get the best out of every martial arts training session? By focusing on the instructions and participating wholeheartedly. Students are able to focus better at school or at work within just a few weeks of training. The ability to concentrate singlehandedly on the task at hand is an important trait of a leader.
\ng) Self-discipline: The ancient techniques of martial arts focused on controlling one\u2019s emotions, taming one\u2019s mind, self-defence and of course, self-discipline. Self-discipline is a trait that can help one become successful in life because it includes more effective time management and prioritising on a daily basis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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In 2002 I decided the way forward was a full-time facility that could integrate all these aspects of health, and that would allow classes to be split by age and experience level. It took two years and a couple of false starts to find the right location, and in late 2004 work started on BTC. In 2011 we purchased and custom fitted our own building. Since then the centre has continued to go from strength to strength and developed a solid reputation as a leader in the martial arts and sports industry. We have also managed to maintain a friendly family orientated and social atmosphere within the club. My personal background was originally in martial arts, although I formally studied Science at QUT. Over the years I broadened both my martial arts knowledge and general knowledge of health and well being. My aim is to help every student achieve their personal goals and exceed their every expectation. 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