The Key to Progress? Consistency.

Aristotle once said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” 

It takes around 21 days to form a new habit. That means about three weeks of gritting your teeth and getting down to business before your training routine becomes second nature. After that, you get to reap the rewards of being consistent. 

Consistency is one of the most reliable methods of improvement in martial arts. Regular class attendance builds skill faster because lessons are structured to cover a wide range of topics specific to your style. Each session connects techniques and concepts in a way that focuses on progressive improvement and individual development. 

Of all the good habits I’ve built during my martial arts journey, consistency has been my biggest strength. 

I don’t always make every class, but I drill, train, and practice every day. Sometimes that looks like running through my forms or doing some bodyweight work. Other days, progress comes from the intellectual side — reading a book (sometimes martial arts-related, sometimes not), talking shop with other martial artists, or watching videos. 

And then there’s the spiritual side. For some people, that means faith and religion, for others, meditation, or journaling. However it looks, it’s important to work on all three — body, mind, and spirit. 

You’ll just have to trust me on that one.