CNida
Green Belt
I was sitting here in deep meditation (boring day at work), and started to ask myself what exactly a martial art is.
We've all heard it before, or a variation of it: It's a self defense tool. It's a weapon that can be used, like a blade or a firearm. It's a philosophical way of life that transcends physical definition. Depending on your walk of life, a martial art can be many things.
My question is a bit more basic than that, and I look forward to some well thought out and intelligent conversation.
To you, reading this, whoever you are or whatever form you practice: what are the requirements for something to be labelled a martial art?
Among many, boxing is not considered a "martial art". Neither is wrestling of any kind. Anything that generally gets its attention primarily as a sport is not typically considered a martial art.
I am curious to see what everyone thinks.
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"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." - Anonymous
We've all heard it before, or a variation of it: It's a self defense tool. It's a weapon that can be used, like a blade or a firearm. It's a philosophical way of life that transcends physical definition. Depending on your walk of life, a martial art can be many things.
My question is a bit more basic than that, and I look forward to some well thought out and intelligent conversation.
To you, reading this, whoever you are or whatever form you practice: what are the requirements for something to be labelled a martial art?
Among many, boxing is not considered a "martial art". Neither is wrestling of any kind. Anything that generally gets its attention primarily as a sport is not typically considered a martial art.
I am curious to see what everyone thinks.
____________________________
"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." - Anonymous