Growth is the fifth human need and is considered a spiritual need. Not from a religious aspect, but from a fulfillment aspect. Tony Robbins has a simple saying “Progress equals Happiness”. When we are growing or making progress we have a sense of fulfillment. When we are stagnant and feel like we are not moving forward we have feelings of frustration and we may feel like our life has no meaning.
Growth is also a law of nature. In nature all living things are either growing or dying. Jim Rohn asks the question “How tall will a tree grow?” The answer is as tall as it can. It will shoot it’s roots down as deep as it can, it will stretch it’s branches out as far as it can. If it’s an apple tree it will bear as much fruit as it can. It will live as long as it can, it’ll never stop trying to grow. As humans we have the dignity of choice.
~ As much as we can or as little as we can, it's our choice. ~
It’s our choice to read as much as we can, learn as much as we can, feed our body as well as we can, keep our bodies as strong as we can, help as many people as we can, earn as much as we can, be the best employee as we can, be the best parent, brother, sister, son, daughter as we can and to live our life to the fullest we possibly can. The only question is do we have the discipline to do it. A tree doesn’t have that choice, we do.
The first half of the year is over. Sit down with a pad of paper and think about all of the things you’ve accomplished this year. Are you making progress this year, or are you living the same year you did last year. Remember if nothing changes, nothing changes. Break your life down into several areas. Write down your accomplishments, big and small. Find some things to feel good about. Then get ready to finish the year strong!
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!!!