bushido_man96 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I'm just not sure that massive evasion techniques constitute a martial art - or even a defensive art for that matter. If your defense for an attack is to climb over a wall...I'm not sure it counts. Armies developed marching for wars, so - is marching a martial art? Better yet, is a marching band a group of martial artists?This is a good arguement for "not a Martial Art," as it relates in opposition to the point JusticeZero had earlier. There has really been some good discussion on this topic, with lots of valid points made for either side.Excellent discussion, everyone! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnASE Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I would not consider parkour a martial art. It might have roots in martial arts, but I think it has moved away from the martial aspect. I don't know for sure, but I would doubt that many parkour practitioners do it to learn how to avoid combat.What gets trickier for me is whether karate aerobic programs are martial arts. I suppose that depends on the program. John - ASE Martial Arts Supplyhttps://www.asemartialarts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 The more I think about Parkour, the more I liken it to XMA. Although most XMA practitioners are ranked Martial Artists, I know that the majority of those who post here don't refer to XMA as a Martial Art in and of itself. With that in mind, I don't know that I could push Parkour over into being classified as a Martial Art, either.I guess I see it as "fancy running" more than anything else. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee M Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I don't believe this is a martial art.Free running is a little like xma in that it can be seen as good for demo's.Unless someon uses flips to land on their opponents, bounce off walls and into someone.Wait Jackie Chan already does this! martial arts training boxing for the streetstreet boxing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Unless someon uses flips to land on their opponents, bounce off walls and into someone.Wait Jackie Chan already does this!Yes, he does, but like stated earlier, just because a Martial Artist does it, doesn't make it a Martial Art necessarily.I will not deny the athletic ability required to be able to do that stuff, though. Those guys are good. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I'm a martial artist...so...I guess everything I do is a martial art?!? **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I'm a martial artist...so...I guess everything I do is a martial art?!? Yes, Bob. Including eating breakfast....its the Martial Breakfast!!!! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I'm a martial artist...so...I guess everything I do is a martial art?!? Yes, Bob. Including eating breakfast....its the Martial Breakfast!!!! ROFL...and YES!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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