wing chun kuen man Posted June 22, 2004 Posted June 22, 2004 Ripper, I agree with you there. Just a thought, what if a sissy does not want to be a sissy anymore and makes up his mind to change and wants to take the martial arts path to achieve that change? What are his chances? What if there are 10 sissies who like him have made up their minds to train in martial arts to overcome their sissiness? How many could make it till the end? I don´t know, but it would be interesting if there are any senseis out there who have made men out of sissies or have taken in someone who would not normally last in the martial arts and made a decent martial artist out of him/her. Anyone? Hey, maybe we can start a new thread "sissies and the martial arts" lol - just kidding. Wing Chun Kuen Man Real traditional martial arts training is difficult to find.....most dojos in the west are Mcdojos....some are better and some are worst....but they are what they are....do you train in one?
White Warlock Posted June 23, 2004 Posted June 23, 2004 You can train all you want, but a "sissy" will never become a "warrior" (I'm talking metaphorical). It might, however, help a bit in the good direction.I would like to understand the definition of 'sissy.' It seems to me that anyone who puts their mind to learning the martial arts, and learning how to defend themselves, will obtain a degree of change in the way they handle and approach things, even if the change isn't going to be overnight. There are people who have no interest in violence, or in learning how to deal with violence, but these people wouldn't study the martial arts. Are pacifists your definition of sissies? "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro
Jade Posted June 23, 2004 Author Posted June 23, 2004 There are people who have no interest in violence, or in learning how to deal with violence, but these people wouldn't study the martial arts. Are pacifists your definition of sissies?I think we are making confusion... You have to consider that martial arts are seen as " extremely violent" by people that are not into them...that's why some "pacifists" may not be interested in it...BUT this doesn't mean they are "sissies" or something like shy and sweet guys/gals. "With a bit of imagination, kata can be deadly." - Hidy Ochiai
White Warlock Posted June 23, 2004 Posted June 23, 2004 My point exactly Jade. "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro
Red Triangle student Posted June 23, 2004 Posted June 23, 2004 Yes, I think that since I started Karate I have definitely improved my character in many ways. First of all, I used to doubt my ability in my other Martial arts and that I always used to be very angry when a problem arisen and i never used to resolve it in a peaceful way. But now that I have started Shotokan Karate I am more at peace with what I do and I am more relaxed. Shotokan is really a way of life not just a Martal Art. "To be elated at success, and dissappointed at defeat, is to be the child of Circumstances." I wish I followed that rule! ^^ I hate Losing!
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