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Brenda Harte's avatar

Such an interesting read!

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Enda Harte (The Irish Stoic)'s avatar

🖤

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Steven Gambardella's avatar

If every child learned martial arts the world would be less violent.

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Mark J. Little's avatar

I completely agree with this. Martial arts were key to helping me define my character. Kids deserve this kind of guidance, rather than solely screens and fragmented behavioural structures to embody.

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Enda Harte (The Irish Stoic)'s avatar

Absolutely. By the way - I recently read your article on being a parent as well. It was super!

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Steven Gambardella's avatar

Thank you. Great to connect with you. Love your updates.

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SB Wright 🇦🇺's avatar

The best lessons learnt were from my failures. I spent 20 years training in Korean version of Shotokan but 6 lessons of pressure testing what works solidified that : simple techniques, a calm mind, and controlled sympathetic nervous system works across a range of situations.

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Mark J. Little's avatar

The greatest part in martial arts is learning how to become comfortable in uncomfortable situations.

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Enda Harte (The Irish Stoic)'s avatar

Thanks for Sharing!

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SB Wright 🇦🇺's avatar

No problem.

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Sam Alaimo's avatar

This is a great piece to put out into the world. Many think martial arts are simply knuckle-dragger sports as opposed to windows to the human condition. Well done.

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Mark J. Little's avatar

I love this phrase, “..windows to the human condition.”

You’re spot on with this. I’ve learnt more about myself through training than I have in school or therapy.

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Enda Harte (The Irish Stoic)'s avatar

Thanks Sam. 100% agreed. What a teacher it is. Appreciate the comments and taking the time to read.

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Kyle Shepard's avatar

Nailed it. One of my favorite pieces of yours yet.

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Enda Harte (The Irish Stoic)'s avatar

Thanks dude!

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Bill W's avatar

Well done. The comparisons to Stoic philosophy were very enlightening. Thanks

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