My Newspaper Editorial - Martial Arts Vs. Other Sports

Martial arts VS other sports?

Divyanshi Agarwal
Staff Writer

When mentioned the word “sports”, most people easily think of football, basketball, or soccer. Although it provides a good value towards life, martial arts is probably the last thing that people think of as a sport.

Taekwondo, Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, etc, are all examples of martial arts. They all require determination and the mindset of not giving up just as any other sport does.

Martial arts develop a sense of quick thinking and reflexes that are required in the world we live in today. We all have seen those news stories where kids commit lethal actions due to physical bullying in schools, self defense provides a resolution to situations like that.

I was taught at a young age that when in danger, do whatever best to ensure your safety as well as of others around you.

Martial arts academies allow their students to develop valued life skills. Such as self-control, assertiveness, and dignity with which, any career would be unachievable.

Instructors dedicate their entire lives to ensure an enriching and safe environment for people to learn to be self advocates and be independant.

I have done taekwondo for a while now, and it has prepared me to face anything that the world throws at me.

Not just on a regular basis, but even in the 2016 Rio olympics, taekwondo and judo didn't make the most popular headers in the news.

The south loves football, maybe even is passionate about it, but does it really help the athletes develop skills other than good stamina?

So why neglect the one sport that teaches you and insures your safety in real life situations?