Use the principles of karate for a powerful New Year!

A new year is like a blank canvas, ready to be filled with the colors of our aspirations.

In this time of New Year reflection, karate teachings offer inspiring principles to create change in a sustainable way.

Goal setting with focus:
Karate teaches us to set clear and realistic goals and work towards them systematically. Similar to the preparation phase for a dan exam.

Perseverance and endurance:
Karate teaches us that striving for improvement requires time and commitment, and therefore perseverance and endurance. In the same way, aspirations for the new year should be treated and not fail at the first obstacles.

Discipline and self-control:
Karate teaches us not only physical discipline, but also self-control of the mind. These principles can help us resist temptation and stay in control of our decisions.

Self-reflection:
Karate practitioners reflect - usually - during and after each training session, with the help of the instructor and training partners, to understand what they can do better.
Regular self-reflection is crucial for personal growth in Dōjō and beyond. Use the time at the end of the year to reflect on what went well and what went less well and to make adjustments for the coming year.

Karate as a martial art is a way of life that teaches us to improve ourselves sustainably.

Use the principles of karate to not only set your New Year's resolutions, but to successfully implement them with determination, perseverance and self-control.

Make the new year a chapter of new personal development and positive change.

Answer the following questions to lay the foundation for the successful implementation of your aspirations for the new year - in karateDōjō and beyond:

SUCCESSES
List three successes from your karate training in the past year, celebrate these milestones and use the positive energy as a springboard for future successes.

GOALS & PURPOSE
Define three clear karate goals for 2024 and name three reasons why achieving these goals is particularly important to you.

WELL-BEING
Write down a new habit of how you can integrate karate teaching into your everyday life to promote your well-being.

STRENGTHS
Reflect on your top 3 strengths that you can use specifically to achieve your goals in training.

SUPPORT
Think about who can support you on your karate journey and who you can support in 2024. Together we can achieve more!

You can also answer these questions for your private and professional life.

Here's to a healthy, powerful and successful 2024!