Think of it as one of those things you just have to do because it's good for you or it's part of growing up.
Your dad probably wants to increase your chances of not dying early.
Sounds like you probably won't convince him anytime soon. It's unfortunate because this is making you hate martial arts when martial arts is something that should be enjoyed...
Few options would be to just not participate and tell both father and instructor that you never enjoyed it and want to stop. A good instructor won't want to keep someone who hates the art. Yes you could come to love it but it sounds like you tried it for awhile. No instructor wants to increase the hatred towards their art.
Kids get forced to do things all the time but good instructors/people will take what you tell them and try to help you. That's usually when they get the bad reviews...
I wish you luck.
I normally am not for parents forcing children into activities, but, if you are having that tough of a time in it, then it may be something you really need. I think you need to consider that you may have a real problem when it comes to defending yourself. And guess what? That is OK! None of us are perfect at everything.
Trust your Dad. If he is in your life, showing you love and guidance, then he knows what is best for you. It may hurt now, but trust me, class pain is nothing compared to the pain of being bullied or assaulted by people who will single you out because they think you are an easy target.
Also, the martial arts have benefits beyond fighting, such as an improved ability in concentration, better coordination, improved ability to handle stress.
It's better to get hurt in a kung fu place than on the streets. In a dojo you will get bruises. A real fight you can be paralyzed maimed or killed and humiliated
keep your tongue on the roof of your month, this way you wont bit it any more.
its a contact sport, you will get hit.
life is full of things that we dont want to do, but have to, suck it up and keep going.
My dad has been forcing me to learn kung fu for a while now, he says it's 'important to learn self-defence'. I hated the course from the beginning, it's suffering for me, and I always wanted to quit. But it all got worse one week ago, when they decided my level is advanced enough to actually fight with other boys. In the middle of the fight, I bit my tongue and got a bruise on my waist, and I am NOT willing to get hurt to learn. Although I understand it's for my own good, I really want to quit now, but I doubt my dad is gonna listen to anything I say, let alone letting me quit. How do I convince him it's the right thing to do?
