We often toss terms like "martial artist", "martial spirit" around, but what do they really mean? Simply defined, a "Martial Art" is an art dealing with the martial, or fighting. Therefore a "Martial Artist" would possibly be defined as one who has made an art of the study of fighting.
But is that all it is? Beating people up, fighting and killing?
Or, is it more?
What attributes would a true "Martial Artist" have?
Can someone who is 300 pounds over weight, of poor moral and ethical character, abusive, but a kickass fighter possibly be a true "martial artist"?
I've heard it said that they should be "honest", but what is honesty really?
I have my own thoughts on this, but will open the floor. :asian:
But is that all it is? Beating people up, fighting and killing?
Or, is it more?
What attributes would a true "Martial Artist" have?
Can someone who is 300 pounds over weight, of poor moral and ethical character, abusive, but a kickass fighter possibly be a true "martial artist"?
I've heard it said that they should be "honest", but what is honesty really?
I have my own thoughts on this, but will open the floor. :asian: