Do you consider boxing and martial arts a science sport or hobby ?

Question

please actual competitors answer , unless you study this type of thing

just wandering it came up on a movie im watching "undisputed II " good movie thought i'd get opinions

Answer 1

I think it depends on the martial artist and the level that they take it to and what they are doing with it. If I had known as much about martial arts in high school as I do now I would have been an all-American in football or wrestling. Taking things that you learn in martial arts and applying them in other things I think makes it a science in some ways. As for a sport it is certainly that as well-although some traditional styles downplay those aspects to the point that they don't compete openly. Many of them still compete-its just in a closed tournament where skill and ability is looked upon more than winning. As for hobby I have a number of friends that do this at the hobby level; oftentimes they are too busy and have other commitments like family, job and career so they can not dedicate themselves in a more serious way to their training. That's a good thing in some ways-they are good parents and good providers and I even have a few of their children as students.

Answer 2

I completely agree with all of the answers so far. It is undoubtedly all three, plus many more besides.

It is not a science in the traditional dictionary sense, but there is most definitely a considerable amount of science, research, investigation, and scientific finding used within boxing and the martial arts.

It is most defiantly a sport. All of the traditional elements you expect to find in any sporting endeavor are found to varying degrees within the martial arts.

It is most definitely minimally a hobby for many participating, yet for many it is much more than simply a hobby or pass time. In my own case I began studying to stay fit and I hated gyms. Within a year I was spending over twenty hours a week assisting the instructors as well as five to ten hours of my own training and classes. Now I have a full time 9-5 job, and I put in another twenty to thirty hours in my martial arts activities. For many therefore it becomes a way of life, an important part of their very being, and a vocation.

The real truth is, the martial arts encompass so many different aspects and offer such a great wealth of diversity, opportunity, and experiences it is really impossible to categorize it, in my opinion, into one simple description. It is many different things to each individual who participates.

I hope this helps :)

Ken C
9th Dan HapMoosaKi-Do
8th Dan TaeKwon-Do
7th Dan YongChul-Do

Answer 3

All of the above.

There is definitely a science involved with the mechanics or movement and study of human anatomy.

I competed in my younger days, and it is a sport. Even those just competing in kata or forms, are still competing and that makes it a sport in my opinion. (with all due respect)

The part of martial arts that is hobby is watching events, participating in Yahoo Answers, reading about fighting styles, and the history. You can even collect MA equipment and memorabilia. I will never use my Arnis sticks, or my bolo and dagger for self defense, but they look good hanging on my office wall.

Answer 4

This depends on your involvement. If you are a casual athlete then it is a pass time. If you are devoted then boxing is referred to as the sweet science and much like Martial arts it is a way of life. There is always much more to learn.

Answer 5

all 3.

Answer 6

All three.

Answer 7

Any or all.