Loyalty is one of the most important character traits everyone should have. In all areas of life, whether personal or professional, loyalty is priceless and a top priority in every kind of relationship. In martial arts, loyalty is taught in many different ways. Staying loyal to your martial arts school and your instructor is important in your martial arts journey, as it allows you to develop steadiness and consistency. The concept of loyalty is something that children should pick up at an early age and develop through the years. Our martial art programs at AKI Miami help teach this life lesson as a core value and one of the 7 core principles/philosophies we instill in every student.

Another form of loyalty is to stay true to ourselves, discover what makes us unique and show others who we are with no fear of judgement. In this manner, loyalty also means respecting yourself and discovering the power within.

Read more to learn how our martial arts classes help your child and yourself to stay loyal in every circumstance.

Regular, consistent Training

Constantly switching between different martial art programs without a clear routine can be confusing and isn’t very effective. Remaining loyal to a schedule and specific discipline is way better if you want to be successful in martial arts. It gives your training consistency that can not be achieved when always switching your routine and teaches you to focus.

Only like this can you can delve deeper into the lessons and learn in the most effective way. Staying loyal to the martial art program you choose will allow you to progress in your martial arts journey in the most effective way!

Social connections

Another benefit of staying loyal to your Martial Arts school and your schedule is that it allows you to form deeper connections with your classmates and instructors. Getting to know who you are training with is the basis of strong and long-lasting friendships. Anyone who trains in martial arts will agree, one of the most important aspects of their development are the people they train with. It is so important to have loyal, supportive people around you in which you can completely trust!

Loyalty to ourselves

Staying true to ourselves is a priority. Being loyal to our emotions, our beliefs, needs, responsibilities, and feelings is important in the journey of self-improvement through martial arts.

Way too often, we focus too much on the needs of others and forget about ourselves.

Being loyal to yourself means prioritizing yourself, and it’s nothing to feel bad about!

Our martial arts programs help free your mind, enhance your spirit and do good for your body.

Student/Instructor Relationship

Absolute trust in your instructor is a must in martial arts, as they know exactly the way through your journey. They are experts and without them, we wouldn’t be able to learn martial arts.

Our professional mma instructors always have your well-being in mind and know what you are capable of. If you place your trust and loyalty in the instructors, they will place theirs in you. Like this, all the wins and setbacks are shared and you’re never alone.

The only person that cares more about your improvement than yourself is your instructor. Your success reflects their knowledge and the way they teach. Loyalty toward your instructor is a key ingredient to success!

Respect

Loyalty means respect, toward others and yourself. If we show respect, we have the power to build trustworthy relationships. In a loyal relationship, there are no such things as betrayals or letdowns. Loyalty lets people around us know that they are wanted in our lives and make them feel safe. If you treat people around you with loyalty, respect, and truth, they are way more likely to treat you the same way and think twice before they act disloyally toward you.

Become a part of the AKI Family

Loyalty is a significant part of being human and one of the most essential aspects of every kind of relationship for kids and adults. Everyone wants loyalty, but before you expect to receive loyalty you have to start being loyal toward yourself and the people around you. At the American Karate Institute, our mixed martial arts programs help you and your child to reach this goal step by step.

Contact American Karate Institute for a Free Trial Class

At the American Karate Institute, we teach a way of life. Our Miami martial arts school and MMA Classes has developed a well thought out curriculum that teaches more than just the art of self-defense. We delve deep into our students’ technique, skill set, intelligence, intuition and overall physical fitness. Contact us today if you’re interested in mixed martial arts and self-defense classes and schedule your free-trial class!

About Angel Gonzalez

A 7th Degree Black Belt, Founder of American Karate Institute, Teacher, Inventor and Martial Arts Consultant. I have been involved with the Martial Arts for more than 43 years.

I was born in Havana, Cuba in 1956. In 1962 at the age of 6, because I was being bullied in school, my aunt enrolled me in Judo. I trained and competed as a child for 3 years with Instructor Heriberto Hernandez. In 1966 I immigrated to the United States to live with my aunt. I lived in several different cities before I moved to Tampa, Fl . At the age of 14, I practiced Uechi Ryu, a Okinawan style karate with Tom Alexander. In 1973 I began practicing a Japanese style of Martial Arts called GoJu Shorei under Sensei Mike Hayashi. In 1976 , after 3 years of hardcore martial arts training, I earned my Black Belt.

Sensei Hayashi’s traditional, intense, and disciplined Japanese training helped me develop a strong traditional martial arts foundation. I was one of the few students who stuck it out and earned my Black Belt. Regretfully, due to unexpected circumstances, Sensei Hayashi had to close the school down.

In 1976, after shopping around and visiting other schools just like you, my wife and I (read her story) enrolled at the Jhoon Rhee Institute of Tae Kwon Do with Master Bill Heimberger.

It took us seven years to earn our Tae Kwon Do Black Belts. We traveled to Washington DC to test directly under World Renowned Grand Master Jhoon Rhee where we were offered a teaching scholarship to become professional martial art instructors.

In 1981 we moved to Washington, DC to learn directly from Grand Master Jhoon Rhee. It was like going to college to learn a martial arts profession. We distinguished ourselves and found our true calling in life – teaching martial arts. After 2 years of intensive training, we moved to Miami, Florida to open our school and live the dream of having the best school not only in Miami, FL, but in the country.

We did not have the funds to open in a shopping center, but in 1983, American Karate Institute was established at the Ron Ehmann Park recreation center in Kendall adjacent to Killian High School.

Not only were we fortunate to have learned Martial Arts and become an instructor from the best, but we also made a great husband and wife team with a rare quality that cannot be taught – CHARISMA. Since we did not have the funds to advertise, we depended upon our charisma and teaching abilities to build the school by word of mouth. Charisma is a quality that often separates the best from the rest in the martial arts profession. There are a lot of instructors that teach martial arts, but there are only a few that teach it with charisma.

In 1989, due to a tremendous following, we were able to open at the location we now have today in the Crossings Shopping Village. Charisma along with a systemized martial arts program is what made the American Karate Institute the best kids program in the country.

In 1991 before MMA and UFC became popular, we made the switch to mixed martial arts. After meeting Royce & Rorian Gracie in Tampa Florida, I saw the value of mixed martial arts and knew that this was going to be the future.

In 2003, I was awarded instructor of the year by North American Grappling Association.

In 2010, I was given a US patent for the invention of the Ultimate Striker, a tool designed to help martial arts practitioners develop more power in their striking techniques and to increase their conditioning.

In 2011, I was given the Paul Harris Fellow award for my work in the community. This organization is devoted to the betterment of humanity.

Loyalty & It’s Significance in Martial Arts