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KARATE KOMMENTS
By Jim Riddell,

Seaway Karate Club
Re-Setting a goal

n the last Karate Komments column we looked at the importance grind. The reasons for this happening are usually different for
Iof goal setting and the use of the S.M.A.R.T.system (specific, each individual, but regardless of what caused this to happen,
measurable, achievable, realistic, time defined) when setting a a plateau has been reached. This is also often referred to as
goal. The SMART system, which has been around since 1981 “being in a slump”, or “hitting a wall”. Whatever you call it
and is considered the gold standard method of goal setting, is – it happens. These plateaus are not uncommon but must be
perfect for use in any martial art with a progressive belt ranking dealt with as soon as possible. It is important that the student
system. Setting a goal can be done for each belt level and should recognizes and admits that there is an issue, and that the cause
have a few “check points” along the way. It is one thing to set is identified and discussed with the instructor. An experienced
a goal initially, but often something will happen and that goal instructor will have seen this problem many times before and

may need to be adjusted. Karate is a martial art or sport which will assist a student in getting through this period. This may
has a beginning, an intermediate period, but no ending. Karate be a good time to do a “check in” and re- evaluate goals and
is something that if one chooses, can be participated in for a make any necessary adjustments. The setting of a goal is “a
lifetime. For some this journey is a smooth and incident free dream with a deadline” and it is always better to adjust than
one; for others a few stumbling blocks are encountered along the to abandon that goal. Maintaining a proper attitude, staying
way. When one of these obstacles occur, it may be a good idea focused and training hard will all become worthwhile when that
to re-evaluate the goal and make the necessary re-set. When next belt is earned. Having the perseverance to overcome these
starting karate classes, the ultimate long-term goal of most “dips” will help to boost self-confidence and develop mental
beginners is to achieve the rank of Black Belt. Unfortunately, of toughness that will help to overcome future obstacles not only

all beginning students, far less than one per cent will ever make in the martial arts but in life as well.
it to that level. The reasons for dropping out are numerous: warate Quote: If you ever have thoughts of quitting – remember
education, family and employment commitments, marriage, why you started.
divorce, and re-location to name just a few. For some others
the roadblocks come during the classes, (somewhere in the four
to five-year period of constant training), during which it will
take the committed student to earn that Shodan rank (1st degree Call to the Hall

black belt). During the beginning to intermediate phase, which Cornwall Sports Hall of Fame
takes approximately one and a half years, everything is new,
and progress is easily recognized. This is the period where the is accepting applications
foundation is put in place; the drills, skills, and techniques are

learned and then built on. Once in the intermediate zone, the for the class of 2020.
time between gradings, or belt testing will increase. There will
seem to be less new material to learn, and more time is spent Every two years the CSHOF inducts 12
on repetition and refinement of technique. Progress at this point athletes and builders. The induction
is most definitely being made, which is seen by the instructor, banquet is scheduled for August 8th, 2020.
but is not nearly as easily noticeable to the student. At the level
of green to blue belt most martial artists have acquired enough Applications can be found on our website.
knowledge, skill, and experience that they can occasionally (www.cornwallsportshalloffame.com)
begin to mentor a few beginning students. Some who see

the value in and enjoy this level of development, will remain The criteria are explained as to eligibility.
inspired and continue to progress without difficulty. For others The deadline for applications is February
the luster that once was has faded, the improvements that are 29th.
being made go unnoticed and training becomes somewhat of a