An Energy Rush was what I got out of “testing” in Tae Kwon Do. This is a natural high that comes from practicing martial arts. During testing for a higher belt, I never felt the exertion or pain and discomfort from a difficult board breaking kick.

This energy rush was almost always experienced during tournaments. Especially the sparring. Fortunately, this extra drive came in very handy during challenging sparring matches.

I found everything seemed to go ok until I became fatigued. Then, nothing seemed to go right. My plans and strategies for sparring seemed to go out the window. When you are really tired during a sparring match, your mind says, “Lets just get through this thing and get it over with.”

Consequently, during my eight years of martial arts and Tae Kwon Do, I stayed in pretty good shape. I ran a lot. Not because I loved running. I didn’t. But, I didn’t want to get creamed during a sparring match. If you are not in top shape when you spare, you will get beat.

I also got and still get that energy high at home. I mentioned before, that Tae Kwon Do helped my domestic life. Specifically, I learned to get along much better with my wife. Why? Because of the word and meaning of “Respect”. During my martial art classes, I discovered that it was ok to give respect to other people. By ok, I mean it wasn’t unmanly or weak to show respect to other people.

I tried this “respect” business out on my wife. I couldn’t believe the positive effect it had on her. Soon we were getting along very well. I allowed myself to give special treatment and consideration to people. The smile on their faces and the positive attitude they showed from this “respect” treatment I found to be awesome.

This gratification from giving respect to others is something I never bargained for or expected to get from practicing martial arts. Energy rush, Martial Art Knowledge

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