Of
course Ramadan is the month of blessings: the rewards are doubled, the devils
are chained, the gates of Paradise are opened, and the doors of Hell are closed.
But for today’s young, such concepts lack excitement and distraction, so the
martial arts of energy management can be a useful medium to develop the mind of
a rebel without a cause.
People
study martial arts for various reasons, including competition, fitness,
self-defense, self-cultivation (meditation), and self-confidence. Martial arts
in Ramadan is a practical tool for the young to grab hold of in Ramadan;
afterward the subtle level of martial arts can be used to enhance the level of
self-awareness and self-reflection that are a natural part of Ramadan.
As
a trainer, I prefer the hour before iftar; when there is a real desire to
eat, training can heighten one’s level of awareness. Yet training can be as
beneficial after Tarawih when the opportunity to train follows a satisfied
hunger.
Martial
arts not only serve one’s physical fitness. They make one more healthy, more
self-confident, and keep one away from bad habits like alcohol and smoking.
Martial arts increase self-understanding and make one stronger, bringing one
closer to Allah.
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