Life is hard but In the words of Rocky Balboa "it ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." For me, martial arts helps when I'm dealing with any form of crappy situations. It's my therapy and it's my paradise. Depending on what you are looking to get out of martial arts, there various different options and disciplines that you can train according to your needs. People tend to deal with anger in one of two ways. One option is they release all there anger and rage onto something as form of stress releaf. The second option is learning how to Channel that anger and let it go. Even though I made one option sound better than the other, there really isn't anything wrong with either of them so long as you have a safe and productive outlet. If you choose option number one, Boxing is most likely the best thing for you. It is much better to punch a punching bag than punching a random pedestrian in the middle of the street. Now let's say you are looking for something beyond stress relief. You are looking for something that will help you control your anger and stress and channel it. Well that leads me to option number 2, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Jiu Jitsu is great because you learn far more than just martial art techniques.The very nature of Jiu jitsu down to it's core is all about charecter building. Let's say you have an important essay for school due the next day. You need to get it done quickly but if you freak out you won't do well on it whereas if you go into it with a calm and clear mind, you will be able to get it done without any issue, but how does that apply to Jiu jitsu? Its really quite simple. If your back is on the ground and someone has mounted you, you can't just freak out because you will open yourself up to more attacks. Instead you need to clear your mind and think logically about how escape and get to a dominant position. These are two different scenarios, but the logic is still the same. Life will pressure you from all angles and it's up to you whether that pressure turns you into a diamond or dust. Jiu Jitsu will test your patience,temper and mindset and you will come out stronger because of it. Jiu Jitsu is more than a martial art, it's a life lesson. It will teach you about how to react better in bad situations. It will teach about patience and it will teach about perseverance just like it did me. You don't just sharpen you skills on the mat, you sharpen your thoughts as well. Jiu Jitsu is very humbling in the sense that it will make you hyper aware of all your bad habits and it slowly causes a change in you to better yourself and stray away from those habits. Jiu Jitsu will teach more about life than you could ever imagine, you just have to be willing listen and learn. OSS
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1. When you see each other after a hiatus it is like no time has passed.
Regardless of what you may have gone through, nothing can change the banter and personal communication you and your friends share. Nothing feels awkward or forced because you are having too much fun catching up!
2. You plan your outings around each other's schedules.
Your friend's work schedules or class schedules are memorized like the back of your hand. They are your priority, and you will do anything you can to get them to join you on adventures when it is convenient to do so.
3. You say 'I love you' on the phone.
Yes, you may say it in real life too, but saying it after a phone call means it has become a customary for you to validate your appreciate for one other. Like a significant other or family member, you feel the desire to express your love at the end of a conversation.
4. Nothing is boring when you are together.
No matter what you do together, you always have a good time. Why? Because your friends' company is all you need. With the right people, you can make any situation memorable.
5. You share weird inside jokes no one else understands.
And you would like to keep it that way. If you are anything like my friend group, we share a strange family dynamic that has lasted as a running joke forever. No matter what it is, your inside jokes and sly smirks will keep the spirits up for ages.
6. You plan to hang out for a couple hours but end up together the entire day.
So now you just expect it and prepare for a 24-hour long get-together. Naps are often a part of the agenda.
7. The hugs say a thousand words.
Perhaps you do it a little too much, but the hugs you share are always meaningful and comforting. Gotta love those group hugs especially!
8. You go on spontaneous adventures together.
It is where your favorite memories come from. Even though you might not be able to do them as much as you would like, you are always down for a trip, big or small, with the group.
9. You consider each other family.
Because you consider each other family, you treat each other like family. Constant love, constant support, and a tremendous amount of meals spent together.
10. They make you a better person.
It is not a special friend group unless you learn from one another. You had to be selective when choosing your friends and when you did, you felt like they could teach you a thing or two. Their actions influence who you are and you could not be more thankful.
11. You can't imagine life without them.
The very thought scares you and sends your heart racing. Thankfully, the ultimate friend group is right there with you so you never have to second-guess their loyalty. Instead, you can bask in the glory that is your ultimate friend group. #squadgoals.
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1. No school = no stress.
There are no essays to write, no books to read, and no deadlines to meet. The only worry in the world is keeping track of putting sunblock on.
2. Country music is more fun to listen to.
All true fans will listen to country music 365 days a year, but we all know that it's so much better in the summer when you can roll down the windows.
3. Your skin looks and feels better.
Even if you don't have the type of skin that tans, there is more color there than in the winter ... maybe. Freckles, tan lines, peeling burns and clear skin make for a happier camper. You'll forget all about the ghost version of yourself that was shedding dry skin like a snake over the winter.
4. Being barefoot 24/7 is an option.
Obviously wearing no shoes in the middle of a blizzard isn't acceptable. You know what is, though? Wearing no shoes in the summer ever because why not?
5. Ice cream is an acceptable snack.
For people like me who can't resist ice cream even on a 10 degree day, summer is a giant ice cream blessing. Not only does it taste like heaven, it's actually refreshing.
6. Minimal clothing is required.
Is there anything worse than having to put on layers in the wintertime only to sweat to death the minute you come back inside? No need for more than a tank top and shorts in the summertime.
7. Going to the beach daily isn't weird.
Now that it's hot, it's beach season. If you live near the ocean there is an excuse to drive there day or night, rain or shine. Staying there all day is an option for those who don't burn, and for those who do, you can always come back at night for a bonfire.
8. Cookouts.
Even when they lead to disaster, summertime cookouts are the best. Nothing completes a cookout more than watermelon and corn on the cob.
9. Night swimming.
Oh the thrill of jumping in freezing cold water in the middle of the night. Good thing the air becomes colder than the water, making the pool like a giant bathtub.
10. Spontaneous adventures.
Summertime gives you the freedom to wake up in the morning and decide to do something totally out of the blue that you've never done before. Hiking to a waterfall, rock climbing, going to a museum, or even road tripping are all great summer options.
Even if the heat isn't really your thing, it's undeniable to admit that life really is better in the summer. There's so much more free time, opportunity, excitement and sunshine. Only four months to go!
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