Why do you love the martial arts?

[adacas]

[Kosh]

Originally posted by adacas
Kinda like a hidden message etched into the DNA of your offspring that can only be reawakened by a sudden and catastrophic event that triggers you to go beserk and you end up killing everybody in the room in a sudden blind state of rage and when you stop you don't know where you are and somebody walks in and gasps at what you have done and then an old man walks in and tells you that you are ready and that it is time to take your throne as the ultimate warrior of the universe and then you go on a quest and kill some badass badguys using all of the deadly techiniques that you did not learn but in fact had aquired through centuries of careful genetic planning and interbreeding. Yeah kinda like that.

...pretty much but with more women.

[adacas]

Kinda like a hidden message etched into the DNA of your offspring that can only be reawakened by a sudden and catastrophic event that triggers you to go beserk and you end up killing everybody in the room in a sudden blind state of rage and when you stop you don't know where you are and somebody walks in and gasps at what you have done and then an old man walks in and tells you that you are ready and that it is time to take your throne as the ultimate warrior of the universe and then you go on a quest and kill some badass badguys using all of the deadly techiniques that you did not learn but in fact had aquired through centuries of careful genetic planning and interbreeding. Yeah kinda like that.

[Zero18]

That is quite interesting

This may sound odd but i always felt that i already knew martial arts...it just seamed as though i forgot. When im in a Hapkido lesson i feal like i am remembering or relearning.

Kosh! This may be due to the fact that martial arts is not truly learned but unlocks what is already present.

[Kosh]

This may sound odd but i always felt that i already knew martial arts...it just seamed as though i forgot. When im in a Hapkido lesson i feal like i am remembering or relearning.

[adacas]

I remember when I was a kid I used to watch all of those cheesy kung fu movies and start mimmicking their moves and stuff...uh...maybe that was just a couple of days ago. Anyways I was always drawn by martial arts. You learn a lot more than just how to kick someones ass. A lot of people go in nowadays lookin to learn how to beat someone up but when they really get into it you start to learn how to use some of that to help people, rather than trying to use the most harmful techniques you instead can opt to hold back and spare more pain than is needed. Ofcourse you can't always hold back but just knowing that you don't always have to go for the kill is good enough for me. Also I was practically brought into this world pissed off. I have some trouble handling frustration and need to vent it. What is better than martial arts for that? Beside one of these days I gonna make a really kick ass martial arts flick and be a huge star and get lots of chicks and money and...and...hehe

[grubbogoppoly]

No worries zero

[lssanjose]

I love martial arts because I can relate it to a lot of aspects in life, not just on the field of battle. It also tests my limits as far as mental and physical abilities are concerned. alright with the "mushy stuff"

I basically like contact sports. martial arts being one of them (football (american) for example) , I don't know why but i like duking it out with another person, a test of wills so to speak.

Another reason is that it doesn't really discriminate towards height ... I'm just too short for football or basketball although i love these sports to the core.

Friendships as already mentioned are something that don't get off right at the get go ..but you tend to learn more about your peers and stuff.. and a lot about other things.. my friend that teaches me JKD has a law degree and i get to see what his perspective is on things regarding crime and what not.

[Zero18]

I agree with you.

I agree with you I apologize for my misinterpretation of your purpose Mr. grubbogoppoly.

[grubbogoppoly]

Did I say he shouldn't? No, I said it was unintelligent in this day and age.

[Zero18]

Let him fight

Hey! If being a very pugnacious person is what gives him his drive then that is what he sghould do.

[grubbogoppoly]

My initial reaction is that you are not that intellegent for ACTING out the fighting that you like so much. There is no problem with fighting in a sport arena. But there is no question that it is not intellegent to do it on the streets in this day and age. You get into lots of fights on the street then you are bound to find that person that pulls a knife or worst or can just kill you with their bare hands. But, I realize you are just young in mind (so anything I say will not get through to you and that is fine)and someone else will teach you your lesson on the street. Pain is the best teacher for stubborn folks like you. Just hope that doesn't lead to death. No offense intended. This is just the way I see it.

[T3rr0r_]

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I just love to fight i dont know why some people say im mad or an idiot but i just love it i cant get enough of it at school on the street everywhere and im just into kickboxing and i love that :] thats a cool sport whats muah tai precisely?

[grubbogoppoly]

Three words can summarize. Increasing human capacity.

[Gunjin]

Growing up on Kung Fu Theater and Bruce Lee flicks was the seed.

After practicing various arts for a few years I woud agree with most that it is the challenge of mentally and physically pushing myself to new limits. The sense of accomplishment and confidence I feel after mastering a new technique or going a few rounds without feeling like I got my azz whipped. Knowing I can handle myself in any situation that arises....

It's kind of a lot from some tv shows and movies, but for me studying MA will be a lifelong pursuit.