ninj
New Member
Hi all
Is it just me, but don't you find it strange that as martial artists we spend years and years learning an art to perfection, that we never want to use?
I have been training know for 22 years and have never had to use it, nor would I want to. I began my training in Karatedo then JuJitsu because I was bullied at school. When I gained my 1st Dan in 1984 all the bullies thought I was going to exact my revenge, but I had to inform them that wouldn't be the case.
They all thought that you would gain experience and skill and then go around picking fights. Even provoked I would walk away. I feel that you would cheapen and degrade all the years of hard work and sacrifice just to prove to a drunken idiot what you can do.
Fights these days are so messy and often end in serious injury that could lead to a convinction. If it came out that you were a 7th Dan at Karate they would throw the book at you.
It's not a case of 'You need to prove you can handle yourself in the real world' you show respect and walk away knowing in your heart that you would win. I mean, we train against each other in the Dojo and perform techniques on partners who know what's coming, so imagine a technique against a drunken lout who hasn't a clue! And don't they always telegraph their punches in a 'windmill' style?
The martial arts is as it says 'An art' and is all about self belief. The motto of our association - The International Budo Association' is 'They Can Conquer Who Believe They Can'. We all preserve the true nature of the art and all should ambassador the true discipline that we learn over the years.
May you all prosper and enjoy your own martial art for many many years.
A bit early I know but I would like to wish all members a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
Best wishes
Ninj
Is it just me, but don't you find it strange that as martial artists we spend years and years learning an art to perfection, that we never want to use?
I have been training know for 22 years and have never had to use it, nor would I want to. I began my training in Karatedo then JuJitsu because I was bullied at school. When I gained my 1st Dan in 1984 all the bullies thought I was going to exact my revenge, but I had to inform them that wouldn't be the case.
They all thought that you would gain experience and skill and then go around picking fights. Even provoked I would walk away. I feel that you would cheapen and degrade all the years of hard work and sacrifice just to prove to a drunken idiot what you can do.
Fights these days are so messy and often end in serious injury that could lead to a convinction. If it came out that you were a 7th Dan at Karate they would throw the book at you.
It's not a case of 'You need to prove you can handle yourself in the real world' you show respect and walk away knowing in your heart that you would win. I mean, we train against each other in the Dojo and perform techniques on partners who know what's coming, so imagine a technique against a drunken lout who hasn't a clue! And don't they always telegraph their punches in a 'windmill' style?
The martial arts is as it says 'An art' and is all about self belief. The motto of our association - The International Budo Association' is 'They Can Conquer Who Believe They Can'. We all preserve the true nature of the art and all should ambassador the true discipline that we learn over the years.
May you all prosper and enjoy your own martial art for many many years.
A bit early I know but I would like to wish all members a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
Best wishes
Ninj
