03/01/2026
Using the diagram of the luminous current of ‘Hum Darajatun Indallah’ I’ll make a humble effort to explain how learning in martial arts actually works, especially for beginners who feel confused, slow, or overwhelmed.
Start from the bottom of the image and read upward, it’s a step-by-step map for learning calmly, correctly, and without rushing.
🔵 Bottom circle with two small dots inside:
This is you on Day 1.
You have:
* curiosity
* interest
* uncertainty
* confusion
* excitement
The two dots mean:
* wanting to learn
* not knowing how
This is not weakness.
This is the starting point of all learning.
↗️ The diagonal arrow going upward from the bottom:
This arrow shows that learning does not go straight up.
You don’t suddenly understand everything.
Learning:
* takes effort
* feels awkward
* moves slowly
The diagonal shape means:
Progress happens through struggle, not shortcuts.
⭕ First big oval above the bottom:
Inside this oval you see two arrows, not one:
◯ ← 1
This means:
* you are at zero understanding
* you are aiming toward one clear idea
In simple terms:
“I don’t understand this yet, but I’m trying to.”
⬆️ Small upward arrow near the “1”:
This means:
* once you get a bit of understanding,
* you can move upward to the next level
Understanding leads to progress.
➕ On the right of the oval: + = 0:
This is critical.
It means:
* don’t pile on stress
* don’t pile on frustration
* don’t pile on ego
If you get confused:
* slow down
* breathe
* reset
You neutralize pressure before moving on.
You do not carry confusion upward.
➖ The small “–” mark on the LEFT of the oval:
This is something very important that was easy to miss.
The minus sign means:
* subtract noise
* subtract ego
* subtract unnecessary effort
Learning improves not just by adding, but by removing what doesn’t help.
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