Lessons from The Art of War;
> My name is Bart Axelrod, I’m a paramedic and a Krav Maga instructor. I own EP Martial Arts in East Providence, RI with my partner and Sifu, Ty Wesley. > > > > “The Art of War teaches us not to rely on the likelihood of the enemy’s not coming , but on our own readiness to receive him; not on the chance of his not attacking, but rather on the fact that we have made our position unassailable. “ > > > I like this quote because it reminds me why I train in martial arts. The quote tells me to focus on my training not based on how likely it is that I could be attacked but because I want to achieve the goal of being the best martial artist I can be. If I am attacked I will be ready not because I am planning on being attacked but rather because I am focusing my efforts on self improvement. > > This philosophy is relevant to any type of self improvement. For example, eat well and excersize and you will be healthier. Don’t make the decision based on your likelihood of having a heart attack, just do it because you want to be healthier and then a result will be that you can avoid heart attacks and other health problems. > > Often people cannot find motivation without a clear and present danger. Sun Tzu teaches us that if we focus on self improvement, the benefits will be there for us. We will be able to overcome a challenge when we need to. If it’s a health problem or a threat of violence or fixing a problem at work. By preparing , you will be ready! > > Sun Tzu was a very successful military commander
> , strategist and philosopher. He lived in China 2500 years ago. “The Art of War” is still one of the most influential military and strategy books ever written. It has also been studied by many business leaders and politicians due to The Art of War’s emphasis on diplomacy, planning and public administration, in addition to warfare. > > If you have any questions or comments or if you would like me to write about a quote, you can contact me at Bart@kravmagaprovidence.com. > >
