Is Humility becoming a lost art in MA's?

[Mischievousjoe]

It's already been said, but i think it depends heavilly on what school you are at. In my original school we started every single class reciting the tenets of the school, modest, courtesy, integrity , indomitable spirit, etc.. and if we ever didn't shake hands after a match we'd be in trouble.

 

I have unfortunately seen other schools were this is not the case at all

[47MartialMan]

Recite-Not only did we have to recite, we had to write a essay on each.

 

Shake hands-we shook hands before and after class, as well as matches

[SevenStar]

I haven't read this thread yet, but here's something that I've learned... people who fight are more humble when you talk to them. why? because getting your butt kicked keeps your ego in check. Anyone who has fought full contact, competed in judo, bjj, shuai chiao, etc. has had their * handed to them. In some cases, by people of a lower rank. When you are constantly reminded that people can beat you, you tend to be more humble.

 

When I trained in CMA, none of them competed in any sort of contact venue. Consequently, they all had these elitist views about how good their stuff was. A guy I know recently did semi full contact, took some licks and got beat. He's since been way more humble and open.

 

some schools say that they "teach" humility, but I'm not so sure it can be taught... it's something that literally gets beaten into you.

[SevenStar]

Sorry to disagree, but i believe humility is taught, even though it is done with a different approach. humility is one of those behaviour we emulate, so if a sensei does not show some or does not reprimand the lack of it when his students dont behave in front of him, humility wont be learned.

 

in a child, maybe. As an adult, I'm not going to emulate much of anything, emotionally - I'm set in my ways. you being humble won't make me humble.

[SevenStar]

Generally I can agree with: a dissappearing lack of sportsmanship or humility. If you look outside MA it is happening in other sports too. In the NFL some players act as thou they are the center of the Universe and take helents off the show there pretty face to the cameras. The lack of respect or humilaty in the NHL is shown through excessive stick work resulting in lots of injuries.

 

I dunno.... I think that's part of the game. It drums up a reaction from the fans. Have you seen how frantic some fans get over their favorite team and players? If you are a running back and you get in the inzone, when you dance, your fans go wild. It gets them hype. That will in turn generate revenue. I remember my first fight. I won, and afterward, I came out from the back of the arena to watch the rest of the fights. soon as I came out, a few people cheered. I raised my hand to say thanks, and they cheered louder - and this was an amateur event. Think of the reaction pros get...

 

In high school football, they call it "showboating" and it's illegal. If you do it, your team will be penalized. In the pros, it's toleranted more....revenue generator.

[gojuchad]

i choose not to go to tournaments usually because of what you said the bragging and showboating. It is ok to celebrate but it should be saved until you are finished with the match or competition completely. You must show respect first.

[47MartialMan]

Any contact sport brongs out the over=zealous and excitement of its spectators and participants.