May 16, 2012, Submitted by Sara Watson (Social Work)
Today we
all participated in Chinese Martial Arts.
It was so much fun! I’ve
never done martial arts before so this was a new experience for me. I’m not a very flexible or coordinated
person and I realized that you need just that in order to hold each pose
successfully. Our instructor was
absolutely amazing. She would show
us each stance then we’d start slow and gradually build up speed faster and
faster. Unlike me, many of the students from
both Widener and Thailand were picking up martial arts quickly,
but I had a blast either way! It’s
amazing to experience the art and coordination that one needs in order to be graceful
at martial arts. No wonder why
everyone is so tiny and fit here!
It was such a strenuous workout that I felt as if I had been exercising for four hours
instead of only two. I am so
grateful that we got to experience martial arts. I absolutely have a greater appreciation for all who do this
art so well. I hope I will be able
to practice again in the future!
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| Sara in a Pose |
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| Faculty "Martials" |
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| A Fearful Sight |
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| Catching On |
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| Looks Good to Me |
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| Professor Dyer Has All the Moves |
Hello Everyone,
ReplyDeletePeople will improve their flexibility significantly while training since entire ranges of motion from the body are exercised. Physical activity, martial arts also have a mental and sometimes spiritual element which not only improves the mind's focus but also helps in self-control. Emotions such as anger and fear are better controlled through training. Martial art styles will result in an improvement of one's coordination as well. Thanks..
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