So today's rant will be an actual rant on a serious topic for me. The other day, a friend of mine told me that an old friend (who burned bridges and let our friendship fall) was talking smack about me. She defended me, which I was very grateful for. HOWEVER, later that night the same person got in contact with me and tried to trash me. I kept relatively calm about what they were saying and just blocked them, as I have no need for negativity in my life- but now I'm going to let what I would have LIKED to say out here.
I was told by this person that karate is not a real sport. This same person has played field hockey- for 4 months, no less. I was FURTHER told that I would never survive a day on the field because it requires hard work and dedication. Clearly something I don't have, right? I mean- I've only persevered through 11 years of rigorous training and conditioning in my SPORT AND LIFESTYLE and gone through 2 5-hour tests; each in which I had to do over 1,000 pushups... I don't have enough dedication though. Well, I'm very glad you dedicated four months of your life to a sport that will get you nowhere in life. Yes, I'm sure it's fun and does require some hard work and to you; it probably DOES take a lot of dedication (considering you have trouble keeping friendships for more than 7-8 months). But to tell a second degree black belt who has worked hard and dedicated their whole life to building stamina, power, and MORALS that they wouldn't survive a day on your field... is a bit much. I could come out on that field and last forever. But what I'd like to see is you for one come say that karate isn't a real sport to my face. And for two- come out on the mat and fight me. Because I doubt you would last 30 seconds. For those still wondering- yes, karate is a sport. Obviously. It takes a lot of dedication, hard work, stamina, power, and a love for what you do. But in return- you learn so much. Too many people see karate as a tool to kick people's asses with. I see it as a way to live life. In taking karate; I have learned: Honor Loyalty Bravery Honesty Self Control Etiquette Sincerity Character Effort Support Teamwork Leadership Compassion Acceptance And so much more. It isn't just a sport. It's a code for life. And I feel very sorry for you if you don't understand that. ~Maddie
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