DD Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 I'm just wondering what are your reasons for doing martial arts? I just do them for fun. I'm a 15 year old Christian boy and I don't fight. I just think the martial arts are fun. The ability to defend myself if needed is just an added bonus. Also, how old were you when you started? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDevilAside Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 People do martial arts for several reasons, the most popular ones would probably fun, fitness and self defense. I personally went into the martial arts because I like fighting, in a healthy sort of way. I don't go out and pick fights with people I don't know, I just enjoy contact sparring, working the bag, watching UFC and Pride fights, stuff like that. I lift weights for my physical fitness component. I started doing martial arts last summer, when I was 15. "If you're going through hell, keep going." - Sir Winston Churchill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Primary reason for me is the self-defense aspect and then of course bonus features for me are that they are good exercise and fun. A True Martial Arts Instructor is more of a guide than anything, on your way to developing the warrior within yourself!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 To become better at martial arts. The game of chess is much like a swordfight; you must think before you move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 I started for self defense, but it has become a way of life for me. If I had to quit (God forbid) right now, I donno what I would do .... it wouldn't be pretty. It's not just a hobby, but yet, it's not about the fighting or getting beat on (eventhough the conditioning isn't bad either). It's hard to explain in words, I guess. I know I couldn't do without it. That is basically the bottom line. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 I started for self defense, but it has become a way of life for me. If I had to quit (God forbid) right now, I donno what I would do .... it wouldn't be pretty. It's not just a hobby, but yet, it's not about the fighting or getting beat on (even though the conditioning isn't bad either). It's hard to explain in words, I guess. I know I couldn't do without it. That is basically the bottom line. I'll "ditto" what Laurie said. It's more to me than a hobby, but it isn't just about fighting either. Martial Arts are so addictive. On a side note, do you think that maybe that is one of the reasons why people cross-train? As well as wanting to train in aspects of MA that their style is 'lacking' (eg training in a grappling art as well as a striking one), then maybe folk choose to train in more than one style because MA is so addictive? It's certainly one of the reasons why I train in more than one MA. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Warlock Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 I do it to pick up chicks. *winks at aefibird* "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MenteReligieuse Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Stress relief, good workout, regulates brain chemistry (not kidding)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Warlock Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Aye, and he also does it to pick up chicks. "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MenteReligieuse Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 ...well of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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