Studying the martial arts makes you tough, able to confront and overcome fear.By accepting and delivering force, and by practicing your kicks and strikes and parries and grabs you become more courageous, right?Maybe, and maybe not!

By the time your head hits the pillow, which is most of the hitting non-martial artists do, by the way, you’re “lights out” and ready for a deep, refreshing snooze.Contrast this with people who don’t exercise vigorously. Their bodies aren’t ready for rest because they’ve been resting all day and most of the night, at the office in chairs, and at home on the sofa in front of the tube.So, they stay awake, tossing and turning, and many of their fears start bubbling to the surface, like lava. The best thing they can do is get up and DO SOMETHING, especially physical. Then, they’re amazed to see that they fall asleep quite easily, without trying.