Martial Art Tattoo

[Nick_UKWC]

Everyone I know with tats say it's a bug, once you've got one you just keep getting more...

[scottnshelly]

"...or maybe you are carrying a large vicious dog in your pocket." -Scottnshelly

 

I'm honored to see that i made someone's signature! And i thought no one read that post! i sulked for days because no one replied with one of those smiley faces or a "lol" or "lmao"...

[aefibird]

Everyone I know with tats say it's a bug, once you've got one you just keep getting more...

 

I've found that to be true. It's a little indescribable why I like tattoos so much - I suppose it's like why some people can't explain why they love MA so much. We just do...

[fangshi]

If you want a tattoo go for it . Just make sure you don't cheap out on it . Get the exact one you want. No matter what it cost (within reason) . Make sure to find a great artist. Should be plenty for you to choose from. If you go cheap and it does not turn out you are kind of stuck.

[Shorin Ryuu]

Tatoos just aren't for me. Not that I'm against them or anything, it's just not my thing. I've seen multiple people in my style have a tattoo with just the name of my style in kanji. I figure my well-forged body and dashing good looks will be enough to distinguish me. Well, in my dreams anyway.

[Dragn]

I have a Japanese Dragon covering my back.Still not finished yet.I'm getting it done by hand in traditional Japanese style.

 

Its a long painfull and expensive process. But I love it!

 

I had always wanted a tat, but didn't know what. Then 1 day it just hit me. I mulled over it for about a year then made the decision to go ahead. Dispite my wifes protests.!

 

I chose the dragon because of its connection with the MA and oriental culture, which have had a major impact in my life.

 

Theres also the association of dragons with fire. I perform fire knife shows, so it really fitted me.

 

I also chose to get it done by traditional method in support of traditonal art and preservation of culture.

 

Getting this tat has been something of a "rite of passage" for me.

 

In some cultures receiving a tatoo is a symbol of certain warrior status. Enduring the pain is part of a test of courage and perserverance.

 

For me its a symbol of my dedication to the path of Budo.

 

It gives me inspiration to stay true to the path and live as a warrior should, conquering my weaknesses.

 

If you are going to have something permanently engraved on your body, dont rush into it. Make sure its something that will stiil have meaning for you 20 or 30 years down the track.

 

Simply "because it looks cool" is just not enough.

 

But it sure adds to the pleasure of carrying it.

[Son Goku the monkeyking]

sounds tite. know what I 'm saying G I am about to get myself a Bruce lee tatoo if I get a B or better on my next science test. it's going to be OFF THE HIZZE FO SHIZZE. KNOW WHAT I'M SAYING DOG, WORD

 

PEACE

[1kickKO]

A person in my dojo has our patch tattooed on his skin, it's pretty bad...I'm not a tattoo person myself, but I like lookin' at 'em.

[delli04]

I have two tats that are martial arts based. The first one is going down the middle of my back starting in between my shoulder blades and say inner strength in kanji. The other is on the inside of my right forearm and says shorin ryu in kanji. I got the second after i received my bb.

[ShotokanKid]

Sorry if this makes me seem really goody goody but Asian culture teaches that your body is a gift from your parents and you are supposed to take good care of it and not poke holes in it. Like I said, sorry if this makes me seem too goody goody but I just wanted to voice my opinion.