SHOULD Christians do MA?

[The BB of C]

There's nothing wrong with Christians doing martial arts. I'm a Christian martial artist. To those who say it can do anything but make faith stronger, I beg to differ. The martial arts have helped me a lot in making my faith stronger. In fact; I pray every time just before a fight and I always do better. Turning the other cheek has virtually nothing to do with it.

When the martial arts or anything for that matter become a problem is when the people start putting it above God, worshiping it, fill in the blanks I'm out of examples.

What does that mean at the beginning of this topic that Christians can be a stumbling block in martial arts?

[masterintraining]

1. We know that God helps those that help themselves.

2. We know that the bible says "Iron sharpens Iron" In reference to the way men treat/raise, etc. each other.

3. We know that our God is not a God of peace. He is a God of compliance. He wants us to do as He says, and to follow His law. He has destroyed nations that have not complied. He obviously has no problem with battle, if it's justified.

Where things start to get hairy is when you involve eastern concepts. For starters, many people think ki/chi/prana/punap, etc. is some mystical force that's called upon. Naturally, that is seen as demonic. Next, there's the issue of calling someone "master". The only master one should have and serve is God. In addition, some styles, like ninjutsu, do deal with things that are quite unchristian. The 9 hand signs for example, if I understand them right.

As a side note, My church recently asked me to implement a kickboxing and/or judo class.

what are the nine hand sighns and how are they unchristian do u meen those hand sighns like in "naruto " or anything simular

[Ace2021]

In response to the original poster:

Yes Christians should do Martial arts, someone intent on hurting you won't care if you're Christian or Atheist. (Unless they're that sadistic)

[DasZab]

Hahaha! My first instructor was a bishop in a Christian community! =D

I don't think there's anything wrong with being Christian and practicing karate... I do it all the time!

[Clash]

My Sensei and main Sempai at the school I'm joining this week are both devout Christians, as is most of the other people I've seen in the classes (being that i live in the bible belt). They two in question Sensei and Sempai are both very good at MA and it does not seem to get in the way of their faith.

[YoungMan]

Several of our Instructors hold classes in church recreation facilities. So obviously being Christian is no barrier to practicing Tae Kwon Do.

[mmljpp]

yes i am a Christian and practice martial arts my Christianity is a way of life for me so there is no differences

[shotokanka92]

sorry i find this a stupid question. of course they should no matter what religion you are you should get into martial arts. i am an open atheist and i dont care if you white, black, yellow (little on the edge sorry) brown or any religon islam, christian buhddist no matter what. if it interests you and you wanna get fit martial arts are for you. DO IT!

[ryukasagi]

I don't see why not, i'm Christian and i do Martial Arts.

[Traymond]

Some people may say no because you may hurt your body,. like some Christians will not even play football because you have to use your body for contact. but as a Christian you should also be able to defend yourself, and to be able to better your body. So yes, we should do it.