2010-03-16

面對恐懼、注視危險、接受任何可能--在對戰之前 Face the fear, gaze at the danger, and accept any possible result first before fighting...

To a little kid who has no TaeKwonDo fighting experiences, the first important lesson is not about how to attack but overcoming the fear of knowing his/her tummy, head, and arms will soon be kicked or beaten cruelly.
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In such case, most adults are used to encouraging the kid, "Go ahead, attack your opponent!" since attacking is a good way to gaining points and meanwhile protecting the self.

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Yes, he/she would like to run away...
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 However, without recognizing the ultimate fear, looking steadily at the known danger, or being ready for any possibility (including the unexpected), he/she nearly has no chance to win even he/she can attack the opponent at the very beginning.
Has he/she?

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It's perhaps not too late for those who have tried very hard in the competition on modernistic excellence to dig into, positively and consciously, the fear, crisis, and possibilities.
Though not necessarily helping win the medal, it at least keeps themselves from the illusion of victory.