what do you think?

Question

what do you think about martial arts, do you do it? why and how long? ;)

Answer 1

I have been training for 24 years in various arts and teach full time.

I have fought in many competitions full contact kickboxing, sport karate and jui jitsu.

I have also studied street and traditional arts.

I started for my love of fighting (and still do) but it has given me so much more.

The sense of achievement, motivation, courage, respect for others and discipline.

But all of these thing were surpassed by my love of teaching and passing on my knowledge.

I teach from 4 years old to whatever and the look of pride on parents and students faces when they achieve something; a technique, grade or a tournament win is worth a million trophies and championships.

When i see bullies become protectors and the shy shout loud and take part its worth more than any amount of money.

I'm not interested in Who's best no one knows how they will react in a situation its all in the moment you just hope your training will kick in WHAT EVER THE STYLE

Martial arts is a hobby to some, a means to an end to others, a way of life for me.

Answer 2

The reason why the martial arts are so popular is precisely because it can be so many different things to different people. A way to stay fit and socialize for some. Learning self-defence for others. It can help a person of any age gain discipline, pride in oneself and respect for others.

For some, it's a once or twice a week kind of hobby, which is just fine. For others like me, however, it's a way of life. I was inspired to begin more than 30 years ago because I wanted to be able to cope with bullies on the schoolyard. Now, it has become my way of dealing with the biggest questions that come with living in these uncertain times.

Over the years, I've gained some familiarity of various styles, won a few trophies, and have taught many students -- including my own children. I have travelled and met true masters, as well as run across a few idiots with black belts. And if I had a nickel for every time I've had to sit through a "my style is better than your style" argument, well, I would be writing this on my own private beach in Tahiti.

And now, guess what? After years of thinking I will no longer meet anyone who can teach me anything, I've run into someone who's made me put aside my black belt and become a novice again.

That is the marvel of martial arts. If you're considering taking one up, I obviously highly recommend it. No matter where it takes you, the journey will begin with that first, small step.

Answer 3

There was an answerer to this question that was extremely disrespectful to every other form of martial arts. One thing a TRUE martial artist would NEVER do is show disrespect such as this. If you are confident in your art, there is no reason to attack others. A TRUE martial artist NEVER issues a challenge. There is no need to, you don't have to prove yourself. You learn to fight so that you don't need to fight.
There are many styles and forms of martial arts, some with weapons and some without. Visit several dojos, talk to some students and to some instructors, see which would fit you the best. Don't worry about how long it takes "to get your black belt". A good instructor promotes you on ability, not on the calendar. Good luck.

Answer 4

Doing muay thai at the moment. I'm really pissed off when people call themselves "MARTIAL artists" when in fact they're just dancing or practicing bullshido martial arts (see: Aikido/krotty kung fu/wing chun/tsun whatever/a lot of traditional styles of karate etc...). By bullshido I mean that they don't teach you how to make you a better fighter, or to defend yourselve; and don't teach in an alive way (e.a. : full contact sparring and alive drills, training against a fully resistant opponent). I'm tired of that so called "too dang3rous for the ring" excuse most of these shitty arts practicionners use.

Remember, martial arts wouldn't have the word martial in it if it wasn't for fighting (and fighting doesn't necessarily mean street fighting or stuff like that). And at the same time you can gain positive effects if you practice it seriously. Don't expect to have that if you practice martial arts once a week.

Answer 5

I do martial arts, and I have been learning taekwondo for 2 years and aikido for 1 year.

I always fascinated by beautiful movement of an expert martial artist. Beside my fascination, martial arts also enable young girl like me to defend myself. Do martial arts also make me feel healthier too.

Answer 6

I think the martial arts are a great way for buildign self esteem, making yourself healthier, and becoming a more over stronger thoughtful person. I have been in the martial arts for almost 6 years. I am trained in Tiger Kung fu and a lot of Wing Chun moves and trainign Techniques. I hope to be a great martial artist one day, and will be because i don't give up . Dedication, determination, and fun are they keys to winning. that of course in the D's i hold perserverance high as determination.

as for that person that thinks aikido and all those other martial arts are BULLSHIDO... first of all thats a rip off of a japanese word so maybe you should be resectable to each fighting dialect. All of the fighting styles you selected were designed to help a persons ineerself not make you a better fighter. If your in tai-chi its because you want a better inner knowledge of yourself. In aikido all you do is learn throws and blockign to make sure you can get away. All forms of martial arts were made to help a civilzation in a time of need. Like karate and aikido were made so when there emperors would not allow them to practice with weapons or moves they could get away with it through movements and repetion, and building body strength. where *** Aikido looks at the opponents body strength and balance. Jujitsu was also made this and beign the all powerful "Muay Thai" fighter you are you should know that when in used in conjuction with jujitsu or BJJ its mroe effective than almost every martial art. Tai-Chi and inner arts are more than taht you muscle bound morons can't figure out that maybe people enter the martial arts for a higher understanding of themselves and others. An inner peace and balance. I am in the martial arts for both reasons understanding myself and the physics of others as well as keeping myself fit. Even though some of the moves i learn are impractical so what if i learn it, it gives me an inner peace that doing something complicated helped me, plus it really helps your unadvanced things. sure i know about 500 practical moves and 1000s of impractical ones so what. I can fine tune what i know and make it into a form of boxign if i wish and be a chinese boxer take all the impractical out of my art and could most likely waste you. All you learn may be practical who cares and why knock otheres when there trying to find there inner peace. and sorry to the person saying issuing challenges makes you not a martial artist. I challenge you the ones who think what i know is impractical and Bullshido i challenge you to knock me out as your brutal sports but i will not hold back on my breaking so we are even. People do know movest hat break limbs and its due to human annatomy and not some magic. Maybe they said it was magic in the past but ligaments are torn and muscles break if you apply enough pressure to the right places. maybe you should look into it, if not challenge me or any REAL martial artist to a fight one who takes pride and has knowledge in his martial art. One whos willing to accept its martial art no matter how false or weird their beliefs are. And i will show you what true power is the beliefe in ones self and the ability to adapt ones martial art to face another. i DARE you.

Answer 7

Martial arts is good for discipline especially for kids. They increase your self esteem. I've studied martial arts for a few months and it's good for comraderie and self respect. I just don't like traditional martial arts that doesn't work.

Answer 8

I do Kempo and I really like it. My 2 kids also do it. Most Martial Artist are humble but some or not like Sokaku, they have to prop up what they study by bashing all others. I would show him that I am very capable of defending myself with the kungfu I learn and he would be in for a big surprise cause he thinks he is all that. I spar every Friday night. There are many different styles out there that offer different things, no one style is correct for everyone.

Answer 9

i have been studying martial arts for almost 8 years now..

i began with combative kickboxing, western style boxing and submissions grappling, basically mixed martial arts and krav maga self defense...

then i began learning escrima arnis, yang style taijiquan, and push hands..

now i'm learning splashing hands and jkd trapping...

in martial arts the journey never ends, there's always something new to discover and something old to rediscover.. that's why martial arts is a way of life, once you begin you never want it to end...

Answer 10

Martial arts are a great thing-jiu-jitsu