Source: www.heraldtribune.com Paige, a second-degree black belt, said studying martial arts has shaped her character in innumerable ways. "Martial arts is different and unique from other sports," she said. "This works your whole body. You become strong mentally and physically. You learn to be rich in who you are."
Source: www.paragoulddailypress.com Anyone who participates in the martial arts, or any sport for that matter, knows that it can be a tool to building confidence and high self-esteem. Someone who knows that better than most would be Lee’s Karate instructor David Barnes.
Source: media.www.usmfreepress.org It keeps him busy, maintains his health, and helps him practice important things that make him such a great person, like respect towards others and self discipline. It has brought his family together in a supportive atmosphere and taught him that he can do anything he sets his mind to.