What is the reason, that the most martial arts come from asia? (except Capoeira, I don't count it as a martial art only)
What do you think is the reason for that?
mentality? tradition? if so, than how does that look like?
tia
2006-07-19 02:29:19 · 9 answers · asked by Sissy 4 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Sissy,
The answer is quite simple. The possession of weapons by citizens (subjects) has always been outlawed in most Asian countries. The rulers have always found that it is easier to control and abuse the populace, if they have all the weapons. Left with the problem of dealing with criminals and bullies, the people developed ways to defend themselves empty handed, or with any object close at hand. If they could have had swords, bows, or guns, we probably wouldn't have all these cool martial arts movies, and martial arts schools. The reason we enjoy the few remaining (and fast disappearing ) freedoms we have, is that the founding fathers of this country were students of history. They knew that if we were to have lasting freedom, the right of the citizens to possess and bear weapons (read firearms ) must be protected at all cost. Whenever you hear a politician telling you that you will be safer when everyone is disarmed, you are listening to the voice of a potential tyrant.
2006-07-19 02:48:15 · answer #1 · answered by Will O' the Wisp 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they have most of the population of the world. Actually every group of people since recorded time has had some type of martial art. Do some reading some research you'll be surprised what you will find.
Shamus
p.s. I've been a practicing martial artist for the last 44 years.
2006-07-19 14:24:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
becos the concentration of people of asia was from the starting a little away form industrialization , and more into spiritualism. we people of asia undertood some deep facts of great cycle of living from mother nature and the true balancing act of our mind and body while the brits and uncle sams where busy invading countries. while we understood how to make things( martial arts for body and soul) the brits and sams understood how to breal things.
this is precisely the reason, that most martial arts come from asia
2006-07-19 10:14:46 · answer #3 · answered by paladin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were more close to nature. Perhaps our ancestors were more keen in observing animals and their behavior. Europe doesnt have a lot of creatures that are said to be inspiration behind those arts, like monkeys and snakes and catterpillers etc :)
2006-07-19 09:46:15 · answer #4 · answered by mayur kotlikar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about your asian martial arts vs. my .357 who will win
2006-07-20 02:52:23 · answer #5 · answered by King Midas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
asian has old traditional history--with lot of variety inculture--lie india y find very old paiting of devi and tomb-muslim ruler having architacture in india lie taj mahap--budd have therir own trasion-----statue of budda--
2006-07-19 09:47:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IQ rules everything.
2006-07-19 09:55:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
TRADITION WIPE ON WIPE OFF!!
2006-07-19 09:33:34 · answer #8 · answered by Penney S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's where it started
2006-07-19 09:43:23 · answer #9 · answered by venus11224 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋