are there any philisophical teachings in martial arts?

Answer 1

By philosophical I am guess you are refering to lessons outside of the punch/kick type lessons.

If that is the case then the answer is a definate yes. The martial arts are not so much a form of defense as their reputation implies. Instead, they are a form of self discipline which teaches peace and control in all situations.

The philosophical lessons come as a student progresses through the ranks eventually earning a black belt in that study. A black belt is not someone who is so proficient at fighting that he is an expert in defense - he is instead an expert in self control and knows how to avoid a confrontation before one happens.

As far as the philosophical ideas in the martial arts they mainly come from the idea that self control and peace with ones environment is the truest form of acheivement.

Don't let anyone tell you that there is a magical power in the arts - that is pure BS. They are ideas which enhance fitness, teach someone how to avoid confrontation, and train a person to have confidence in themselves and their abilities.

Answer 2

All martial arts, or more correctly, traditional martial arts were derived from the teachings of Bodhidarma who taught his brothers at monastery to defend themselves, initially with just farm implements such as rice flails (now known as nunchaku's) along with various other hand held devices, thus most of the teachings of martial arts will have some background in the philosophical teachings of the Buddhist monks. Have a look at the links below and see for yourself.

Answer 3

To me the most important philosophical teaching in the martial arts is respect. I try to practice it at all times, and I do fail, but I try to learn from my mistakes so as to not repeat them. If more people had respect for themselves and those around them there would be a lot less conflict in the world.

Answer 4

in "real" martial arts, the main goal is not to be able to flip attackers over your shoulder, it is to create harmony and peace in the universe. The purpose of karate is to strengthen your mind, body and spirit so that you may strengthen others (when I said "real" martial arts, I was referring to those which choose to focus on philosphy more than or equal to the self-defense aspect. This can even differ from dojo to dojo. Not to insult tournament fighters or anything, they are still credible martial artists)

Answer 5

Sure there are, in the kung fu there are 9 main philosophical teachs but im brazilian and i´ll not lose my translating the theachs i learned but i guess tou can search in the internet that teachs.

Answer 6

here's one for you...
As said by my aikido sensei...
What is self-defence?
It's is way to defend one self,in this way it doesn't mean we ALWAYS lift our fist in the first place, RUNning is the basic of selfdefence.
Only when we're out of options and ways to escape, martial art is applied, at that time, we shall use all our skills learned for that moment, taken as seriously as to be fighting for our life!

Answer 7

yes but you not only have to search them out but understand what is being said,you sound by the calibre of your questions very young, wisbom is hard won and takes a long time . its not the quality of the answers that counts but the calibre of the questions.

Answer 8

Depends on the instructor. Hopefully, your instructor will encourage you to grow mentally and spiritually.

Answer 9

You are correct.

You ask from a mind that is empty.



Sash.

Answer 10

yes there is...