That is an Excellent point you've made EmptyneSs, I can relate to almost everything you've said. The main reason I personally believe such misconceptions occur is the film industry. People see these movies and think that martial arts is about doing flashy moves, beating up people and going around picking fights.
They do not know that unlike a sport, a martial art makes you a better person and for a lot of us becomes our way of life. Yes we protect our lives when someone attacks us and many of us fight in tournaments as well but this is only half of what is considered a martial art.
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