glad2bhere
Master Black Belt
Dear Folks:
A little while ago I was criticized for representing myself as being dedicated to following a Warriors Path (K. "Mu-Do"). Seems that people felt that the way I was conducting myself didn't fit with how a "true" warrior would conduct themselves. I have a different opinion based on my study and research regarding what a warrior is expected to provide to himself and his community. The reason I mention this all is not to actually talk about me personally, but to open up a discussion of what constitutes dedication to a Warrior Path. Among the things I think would be intersting to discuss might be the following.
1,) How does a person follow a Path which is not widely represented in the modern community?
2.) What does one do when the Path requires behavior different from what everyone else is doing.
3,) What groups or support systems does one use to critically evalutae ones' own progress ("keep on the straight and narrow").
4.) What resources does one study or subscribe to to further ones' training and progress.
Maybe other people have additional aspects for discussing this question.
BTW: I usually limit myself to examining Korean martial culture as other cultures have differing value systems and goals. I don't think this means that we can stir other Warrior cultures into the discussion as long as it doesn't become an antagonisitc comparison among the different values. Thoughts? Comments?
Best Wishes,
Bruce
A little while ago I was criticized for representing myself as being dedicated to following a Warriors Path (K. "Mu-Do"). Seems that people felt that the way I was conducting myself didn't fit with how a "true" warrior would conduct themselves. I have a different opinion based on my study and research regarding what a warrior is expected to provide to himself and his community. The reason I mention this all is not to actually talk about me personally, but to open up a discussion of what constitutes dedication to a Warrior Path. Among the things I think would be intersting to discuss might be the following.
1,) How does a person follow a Path which is not widely represented in the modern community?
2.) What does one do when the Path requires behavior different from what everyone else is doing.
3,) What groups or support systems does one use to critically evalutae ones' own progress ("keep on the straight and narrow").
4.) What resources does one study or subscribe to to further ones' training and progress.
Maybe other people have additional aspects for discussing this question.
BTW: I usually limit myself to examining Korean martial culture as other cultures have differing value systems and goals. I don't think this means that we can stir other Warrior cultures into the discussion as long as it doesn't become an antagonisitc comparison among the different values. Thoughts? Comments?
Best Wishes,
Bruce