2006-06-06 04:16:50 · 26 answers · asked by Adam C 2 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
This response is coming from a person who has practiced "punching and kicking" for nearly 10 years.
sport ( P ) Pronunciation Key (spôrt, sprt)
n.
1. Physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively.
2. A particular form of this activity.
3. An activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively.
4. An active pastime; recreation.
All 4 of these definitions apply to martial arts. Oh any by the way, here is the definition of Martial Art.
martial art
n.
Any of several Asian arts of combat or self-defense, such as aikido, karate, judo, or tae kwon do, usually practiced as sport. Often used in the plural.
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It takes a lot of discipline, self control, stamina, concentration, and hard work to obtain any rank in any Martial Art. Not only is it physically demanding on the body but psychologically as well.
The people that stick with it and continue to use its applications in their every day life are much less likely to be like the "morons" that type ridiculous questions such as this one.
2006-06-06 08:48:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
Martial Arts as a Sport
Martial Arts as a sport has been on a steady incline since the late 1960s. It provides a method of testing your abilities in a controlled environment. The sparring is fast paced not only for the spectator, but requires precision skill and control by the competitor. In Martial Arts, you pull your technique, scoring points by showing the judges what you could do in a self defence situation. The Form competition shows a combination of grace and power in technique through a series of choreographed movements that represent the competitor defending themselves in a multi attack environment. Both provide a sense of self accomplishment and build confidence by performing in front of their peers and an audience
2006-06-06 12:36:18 · answer #2 · answered by canada2006 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, similarly I have heard from some about those who hit the ground with their feet for a long time (jogging, running, etc.), pushing weights up and further, and all sports!
Thus, if some feel that doing so they could proceed! Who has defined sports? Pagkration (the ultimate martial arts sport) was among the Olympic sports in ancient Greece!
2006-06-06 11:22:27 · answer #3 · answered by soubassakis 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is the biggest test you can put on your self the only 1 on 1 sport that tests every mussle in your body as well as every reflex. It is different from team sports you cant rely on anyone but your self. It is the oldest form of sport and by far the best. I imagine you got beat up allot as a kid and blame martial arts try KARATE and you will see what i mean.
2006-06-06 20:48:54 · answer #4 · answered by fight fan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you do not know anything about martial arts and have not practiced it if you think it is just "kicking and punching" -- i don't know what a sport is but i know there is a lot involved in martial arts like control and discipline and balance and technique. You don't understand it and you might want to think twice before criticizing things you don't understand.
2006-06-06 11:20:13 · answer #5 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because now days soccer moms pay to have Jr. or sis in a martial art class and with in a year or two they have paid for their black belts.they have fun and go to patty cake competitions and fat *** soccer mom can brag that Jr. and sis are black belts who couldn't fight their way out of a wet paper bag with a chain saw. They wouldn't know what to do in a real self defense situation if their life depended on it.It's more of a day care center than a true martial art school any more
2006-06-07 04:48:13 · answer #6 · answered by dragon_hapki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Martial arts aren't sports. They are a combat system and philosophy of living designed to help a person survive and succeed in deadly encounters and at life in general. Because of that philosophy and my Christianity I will refrain from spewing out the many witty and funny insults that come to mind because of your particular use of the word "gay".
2006-06-06 11:59:40 · answer #7 · answered by thepaladin38 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only morons don't think martial arts are sports. In other words: You're a loser, get a life and delete this 'question'.
2006-06-06 23:05:42 · answer #8 · answered by Jackie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
golf's a sport too n all u do is hit a ball with a club. there are different types of sports. they don't always mean you have to be really active n some ppl don't think martial arts is gay. it comes in good use ifsomeone tries to do something stupid to u
2006-06-06 11:20:46 · answer #9 · answered by dreamice1991 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do people like you think martial arts isn't a sport? You could just get your butt kicked by black belts.
2006-06-06 17:16:54 · answer #10 · answered by SilverHAWK 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋