In my opinion martial arts NEED to be learned it has saved my life every one should practice some kind of self defence martial arts is NOT about fighting it is about finding the best way out of any situation.
2006-08-25 16:21:48 · 24 answers · asked by robert p 2 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
I have studied them for 15 years. I think it is good you see it in the right light, some martial artists can end up bullies but you wont with that attitude. Good on ya. Most styles were practiced many years by people learning to defend their lives and country. But people nowadays practice for fun and discipline, or to become a bullie.
2006-08-26 05:03:45 · answer #1 · answered by paulcartwheel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. i have been doing it for almost 3 and a half years. i have a red belt in taekwondo. it helps you with discipline and selfconfidence. and it also can be used as self defense. but you should make sure that you got to a martial arts center that is not completely in the buisness for the money. make sure that they really are teaching the true form of the art. generally speaking if the academy that you plan on going to says that it will take less than 4 or 5 yrs to get a black belt than they are not teaching the true form of the martial art.
2006-08-25 23:30:08 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not every1 can learn martial arts, and it might not be a good idea, since some styles are what i call "chase the belt" styles, in which u join up, pay a large sum of money, become black belt in under a year, and become a ignorant pig, there are a number of good styles, which teach proper discepline and are not intent on spitting out black belts. But even if every1 did learn martial arts it would be like giving nukes to terrorists and writing down wheres the best place to attack us
2006-08-27 11:44:09 · answer #3 · answered by paulclitheroe7285 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem with martial arts.... most Americans think it is for fighting. Many Americans grow very huge Ego's once they learn Martial Arts. Especially taught by instructors with poor judgment.
Many don't realize the best way to fight is to avoid the fight. Which, as you pointed out, is what Martial Arts is truly about. It is also very good way to train the mind and body for enrichment of life and health.
Tai Chi would be the best martial arts for most Americans.
2006-08-25 23:29:59 · answer #4 · answered by Corillan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Robert,
I think it should be standardized study in schools....for not only will the study increase physical health, but an increase in mental maturity as well....provided the instructor would be quality.
Even if it's Karate for God sakes, it's still better than nothing.
Sadly, American parents by and large want their male children to be wimps and want them coddled.....they're reacting that way to Dodgeball much less something where they 'precious boy' could get lumped in the nose.
Anyways, socio-political ranting aside...I think it'd be fantastic.
Regimented gym-class martial arts is already within Japan, China, and Korea....why not the US?
For example, I understand that Changquan is commonplace study in China, as is Taijiquan/Qigong.
2006-08-26 16:40:53 · answer #5 · answered by Manji 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, yes. I think it's important, now, for people to learn to be able to defend themselves - and to be able to think defensively in any situation that becomes hostile, such as, oh, being in the street when some terrorist launches an attack, or if a riot suddenly erupts nearby.
The general public need to be able to learn how to think on their feet, and to cope with a situation that develops. If we all sit around and docilely wait for the police to come along and Save Our Bacon, we'll all end up in a bad way.
So we need to be able to take the initiative, to take what steps we need to extricate ourselves from unexpectedly hostile situations - and the best training for that comes from martial arts classes, where such training should be given from the outset.
2006-08-25 23:40:59 · answer #6 · answered by fiat_knox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What should be strived for in the study of any martial art is the ability to defend and to control. While it's important to have the ability to defend yourself, you should also understand that 'with great power comes great responsibility', and use such abilities wisely. The philsophies behind many of the martial arts are to use them primarily in defense, and to maintain control and focus of one's power; of body and mind.
In that way, it would be a good thing, in my opinion, for defense/martial techniques to be taught in schools.
2006-08-28 05:24:58 · answer #7 · answered by ohahraj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel that there are many benefits from martial arts , discipline, character boost, integrity, humour, the list is endless, more time spent with good quality martial artists and human beings is never wasted.
2006-08-26 14:19:04 · answer #8 · answered by TERRY H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with what you're saying because it is great for self defence, discipline and makes you more confident, also it teaches you self control so you can use the skill appropriately. martial arts has made me more confident in knowing i can protect myself if someone was to attack and it teaches you how to get away quickly with minimal or no injuries.
2006-08-27 10:49:26 · answer #9 · answered by transferredmalice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! i have over 30 years experience in the martials at every level , it is one of the best 'colleges' for learning how to deal with life and anything it may throw at you
2006-08-26 16:48:05 · answer #10 · answered by joseph o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋