Finding the Goldilocks Zone of martial arts will help you grow at an exceptional rate while avoiding the burnout that many students face early on. This zone refers to a training zone that is neither too intense nor too comfortable. But rather, it’s just right for optimal growth and success. In martial arts, the student is asked to put his/her body through intense training. Drills, exercises, sparring…these are just a few of the requirements of a student who plans to reach the coveted rank of Black Belt. So how hard should your martial arts training be? Should you exhaust yourself 100% during every training session? As it turns out, finding the right training zone is more effective than simply pushing yourself to the limit.