Manlius Martial Arts Training Center
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On my Facebook feed this morning, I had a post from a few years ago appear. That morning I had been training with Shihan Andrello in Jiu-Jitsu. He had been reminding us that anytime you try for a submission you may be putting yourself in a bad position. You risk losing the controlling position you just had.
He was also reminding us that when you find yourself in a bad position to remain calm and look for the opportunity to change your position. When you remain calm and look for opportunity, you'll tend to find one. When you remain in the struggle of forcing a better position, you tire yourself out and find yourself in a worse position.
I remember thinking to myself how life is the same way!
Many times when someone finds themselves in an undesirable place in life they focus on the struggle they are having. This is emotionally draining. We've all heard the saying "Like begets like". It's all to true in many aspects. One of them is that when we focus on a negative outcome, that outcome will continue to repeat itself and possibly become even worse.
I have always been interested in the martial arts, but never had the opportunity to pursue any formal training. Shortly after my son began taking classes I decided to join in the fun! This was almost three years ago and training has me in the best shape of my life. It has been very beneficial for my overall well being and a great activity to spend time with my son. Sensei Groesbeck and staff are top notch instructors and provide a positive and fun environment in which to learn and train.
My daughter Jaelyn has been training in martial arts close to five years. She is in great shape, more disciplined and respectful due to the Manlius dojo and staff. Great job on the new website.
My 12 year old daughter and 11 year old son are 1st degree black belts training for their 2nd Degrees. I am 43 years old, in the best shape of my life and ready to test for my 1st degree Black Belt. Impact Martial Arts has changed the life of my children and I for the better in a dramatic way! Modesty, Courtesy, Integrity, Self Control, Perseverance and Indomitable Spirit! These are the creeds instilled in the students who study at the Team Manlius dojo of Impact Martial Arts. The entire teaching staff at the Team Manlius dojo: Sensei Groesbeck, Sensei Button, Deshi Mehmedovic and Mr. McDonald are all AWESOME!! They are all very engaging, professional and inspiring. Not only do they teach marital arts and physical fitness but the curriculum also contains character education and anti-bullying strategies. The environment at the dojo is always positive, fun and inspiriting. Believe me it is a place you will want to be and your kids to be!!!