2007-05-11 15:34:08 · 13 answers · asked by eddies_online_interests 3 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat. Martial arts are studied for various reasons including combat skills, fitness, self-defense, sport, self-cultivation (meditation), mental discipline, character development and building self-confidence.
fighting, is purposeful violent conflict intended to establish dominance over the opposition.
2007-05-11 15:42:43 · answer #1 · answered by jerwin4361 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would really depend on what your definition for the two terms is. A school of Martial Arts, has to teach combat skills. However, it also has to promote mental and spiritual growth. I know this was talked about by another, who actually did a good job of it.
So is there a difference?
No, because the Martial Arts are centered around fighting principles.
Yes, because the difference comes into play when you consider the motivating factors behind the fight. There are some very honorable reasons to fight. It is also safe to speculate that there are just as many dis-honorable reasons as well. Also anyone can learn to fight, or even fight without taking a class. Martial Artist learn how to avoid getting into physical conflicts. The biggest difference lies within the personal growth that can be achieved in the Martial Arts. Something you will rarely see else where.
I hope this helps,
2007-05-11 16:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Fighting is learning to defend yourself with real and true ability. Martial arts is just that ART. It is kata, tag and fluff. It is a way to spend money and time to gain a false sense of the ability to fight. O' yeah some dojo's are used as babysitters as well. Fighting is a true survival skill Martial Arts is a money making, hype. A bunch of wantabe's that pretend to be fighters.
In a nut shell Fighters are UFC -- Martial Arts are WWE
2007-05-13 05:06:43 · answer #3 · answered by Zenshin Academy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fighting is just trying to hurt/kill someone in any manor possilbe. Where as Martial arts are more controlled and you kick their *** while looking good at the sametime.
Think there's something about self control and stuff like that with martial arts too
2007-05-11 16:00:44 · answer #4 · answered by Alex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no difference. Martial arts are just different ways of fighting.
2007-05-12 17:37:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
fighting involves the cause of chaos and disharmony in ones self.
Martial arts teaches us to remain calm and focused in a match, or real life.
Your question is similar to "what is the difference between arguning and debating" people who argue, fight and throw things often randomly without staying calm and getting angrier and angrier as it progresses. While people who debate, try to reach victory by staying calm, without shouting,
There is more mind used in a martial art than in a fight
2007-05-11 19:27:42 · answer #6 · answered by moon dragon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think martial arts is an art. An art of fighting. A no anger mental kind of fighting, with cordination and skill.
Fighting has anger, and unexperiance.
2007-05-11 17:08:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In fighting who gets blow will shout. In martial art, who gives the blow will shout first!
2007-05-11 15:49:37 · answer #8 · answered by Sampath 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn to fight, and you know how to fight.
Learn Martial Arts, and you know how to dominate your greatest opponent (Yourself)!
2007-05-11 15:47:24 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fighting you beat someone ruthlessly until they dead.
Martial Arts you just kick them around gracefully until they dead.
2007-05-11 15:39:30 · answer #10 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋