bushido_man96 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I think that by training extensively, then yes, it is possible to reach that kind of level. And if you feel confident enough in your abilities so that you don't need to use them, then that's fantastic.However, at times, some people don't have the luxury of taking that option, and therefore, must fight in some form or another. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElShaft Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I believe that fighting is the ultimate test of a Martial Art and the Martial Artist. In the rather hackneyed words of Bruce Li "Boards dont hit back". Quite often if you see a Martial Artist who dosn't know how to apply his art in a real situation he resorts to street fighting technique and not the skills he has developed in Martial Arts. A good Martial Art should be taught with the application in mind. "The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilised community , against his will, is to prevent harm to others" (J.S Mill, On Liberty; 135) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardZ Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I believe that fighting is the ultimate test of a Martial Art and the Martial Artist. In the rather hackneyed words of Bruce Li "Boards dont hit back". Quite often if you see a Martial Artist who dosn't know how to apply his art in a real situation he resorts to street fighting technique and not the skills he has developed in Martial Arts. A good Martial Art should be taught with the application in mind.Nicle worded. One cannot deny that fighting, is a aspect of martial arts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateGeorge Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I believe that fighting is the ultimate test of a Martial Art and the Martial Artist. In the rather hackneyed words of Bruce Li "Boards dont hit back". Quite often if you see a Martial Artist who dosn't know how to apply his art in a real situation he resorts to street fighting technique and not the skills he has developed in Martial Arts. A good Martial Art should be taught with the application in mind.Well put. Martial arts does have a very important key word in the very name, "martial." If martial arts aren't taught with real life application in mind, then you might as well be learning how to dance, because all you're doing is bouncing around on a mat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardZ Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I didnt know one dances on a mat. LOL Anyway, there has to be a balance of martial within the art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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