Does anybody think that training in the martial arts can improve health (both mental and physical) and fitness? Do you think adults and children with improved health and fitness will be better able to build a better community? If we have better health and fitness, we have a better perception and outlook on ourselves and life in general. Or............do you think that the martial arts is mainly about hurting people (even if it is the "good" guy defeating the "bad" guy) as the movies portray on a regular basis?
Martial Arts
- Thread starter gmiller2
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gmiller2,
Q1) Any exercise program or physical training should improve one’s health and fitness. Q2) Are you implying that those who participate in martial arts training are better able to enhance their community, if that is your contention I disagree. Q3) No, I don’t think that martial arts is “mainly about hurting people”. Though many of the techniques taught can cause injury when used against someone.
Q1) Any exercise program or physical training should improve one’s health and fitness. Q2) Are you implying that those who participate in martial arts training are better able to enhance their community, if that is your contention I disagree. Q3) No, I don’t think that martial arts is “mainly about hurting people”. Though many of the techniques taught can cause injury when used against someone.
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Jess Robinson
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Maybe I should try the martial arts for my mental health. What could it hurt? 
J
Jess Robinson
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itsbob said:
It must be something new.
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
Speaking solely from my point of view as a brand new student:
Karate class has improved my physical well being (I no longer fall down quite as much)
Karate class has improved my mental well being (I no longer cry throughout the entire class)
Can they build a better community - of course, but every human is capable of that. It is whether or not they choose to. There are many civic, spiritual and community based organizations out there attempting to do just that. Not everybody who helps out is a practicer of any form of martial arts.
Karate class is still kind of scary to me as somebody who advocates peace. However, if I can prevent harm from someone who is intent upon causing it, then I am not advocating violence.
BTW, can you please get rid of the " " in your posts. It's quite annoying.
Karate class has improved my physical well being (I no longer fall down quite as much)
Karate class has improved my mental well being (I no longer cry throughout the entire class)
Can they build a better community - of course, but every human is capable of that. It is whether or not they choose to. There are many civic, spiritual and community based organizations out there attempting to do just that. Not everybody who helps out is a practicer of any form of martial arts.
Karate class is still kind of scary to me as somebody who advocates peace. However, if I can prevent harm from someone who is intent upon causing it, then I am not advocating violence.
BTW, can you please get rid of the " " in your posts. It's quite annoying.
kwillia
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My brother was mastered in the art of kung fu. I learned quite a few moves from him and incorporated the warm ups and full body stretches into a near daily routine. Those stretches were unbelievable. I was so flexible at one point that I could stand straight with my back flat against the wall and you could take my leg and lift it straight up over my head and touch my toes to the wall.
orn:
A timeless, traditional art form. 
Oh I knowkwillia said:You should have seen some of the "partner" stretches.
I was like 14 partnered up with a 16 year old girl, drove me nuts She was so tiny and flexible and there I was bending her leg around behind her head or helping her do the splits I ran into her last year and boy has she changed... 