Tips

[haizul]

Hi all,

I am just wondering how you all maintain your enthusiastic attitudes for Kendo in a long run. Like a motivational cause, or anything you do to maintain ur interest in this sports. Maybe I could use that tips for myself.

BTW, I practiced Kendo since summer 2003

Have a nice day then

zul

[Neil Gendzwill]

I dunno about anything specific. I think some people just tend to stick with things for the long haul, and others move around. For example, you've played kendo for a little over a half-year, and already you're looking for motivation. At this point in your career, there's so much to learn, and you improve so rapidly, that if you can't find motivation now I don't know what I can suggest.

[kendokamax]

Go to tournament, see strong kendo player, play strong kendo player.

[Hai_hai]

Hi all,

I am just wondering how you all maintain your enthusiastic attitudes for Kendo in a long run. Like a motivational cause, or anything you do to maintain ur interest in this sports. Maybe I could use that tips for myself.

BTW, I practiced Kendo since summer 2003

Have a nice day then

zul

Like anything else, if it doesn't direct you to your goals or pursuits in life, then go on or begin with the things that do.

[Paul Kerr]

Little book I'd recommend anyone to read is Mastery by George Leonard. It's a great book about what it takes to learn how to stick with something despite the inevitable breaks in motivation that come with the territory. He uses a lot of metaphors from aikido, though the lessons are universally applicable. Treat yourself - read it.

[Khabbi]

how about taking a break ? , afew weeks off ?

or maybe , quit ?

Its not fun to loose your motivation all the time , usualy its because you dont like somthing .

[haizul]

how about taking a break ? , afew weeks off ?

or maybe , quit ?

Its not fun to loose your motivation all the time , usualy its because you dont like somthing .

I don't think i want to quit though. Just that to maintain the motivation at a high level all the time is my main concern. I never thought about something wrong in Kendo, all of this is because I'm hoping I can find ways to push it further.

[mystic_kendoka]

pick a rival... by this i don't mean like an enemy that you plan to drop your bogu bag on the next time you have the chance, but a friend and just be friendly rivals... it's fun... and puts a bit of motivation into it too...

[Danny Boy]

Well, I've myself decided to stick it out with Kendo, because i knew for a fact that it is a "long term involvement" from the start.
No crazy expectations from the start = no disapointments.

Besides, what doesnt kill you, makes ya stronger, right ?

P.S.

If you enjoy doing something, why stop doing it.

[haizul]

thanks a lot for the tips. I'll keep that in in check.

[tango]

Go to tournament, see strong kendo player, play strong kendo player.

In my opinion, this is not bad advice. It seems that whenever I've gone to a tournament, I've always come back with a big boost in spirit and motivation.

And as mystic_kendoka mentioned, it's good to have a friendly rival in class.. Someone who is at least as good as you (or maybe a little better).. you can both motivate each other to do better kendo.