Have you ever been to a martial arts tournament? How about seeing one on TV? Well they are fun to watch, but are harder than they seem... It all starts off with martial arts itself, which originally was a form of self defense only meant for defense against others in times of need. Gradually throughout all the ages, generations after generations have helped it evolve into many different fighting styles, with a style unique to their own country or origins. Martial Arts has also become more complex and involved in today's society. There are weapons now that involve some traditional ones like swords and nunchaku or bows and arrows. Then there are some modern forms of martial arts like shooting and military training. The main goals for martial arts that have constantly withstood the changes of centuries are the need for self-discipline, confidence, speed, agility, strength, and honor that are uniquely known to each discipline of martial arts. I myself got to see from a firsthand experience when working at a martial arts tournament today. Not as easy as when I myself used to compete, rather this time I had the privilege of helping out behind the scenes by score-keeping, time-keeping, attacking during a self defense division, and even the opportunity of being a judge in the ring. The tournament took place at a school where honor and virtue is the martial artist's pride because of the people who built it up from a small business to a successful chain of martial arts schools. It shows the true qualities of a martial artist, because you don't have to be very athletic to be one. All you have to do is to have honor, self-discipline, and confidence in yourself in defending yourself and/or others.
Have you ever been to a martial arts tournament? How about seeing one on TV? Well they are fun to watch, but are harder than they seem... It all starts off with martial arts itself, which originally was a form of self defense only meant for defense against others in times of need. Gradually throughout all the ages, generations after generations have helped it evolve into many different fighting styles, with a style unique to their own country or origins. Martial Arts has also become more complex and involved in today's society. There are weapons now that involve some traditional ones like swords and nunchaku or bows and arrows. Then there are some modern forms of martial arts like shooting and military training. The main goals for martial arts that have constantly withstood the changes of centuries are the need for self-discipline, confidence, speed, agility, strength, and honor that are uniquely known to each discipline of martial arts. I myself got to see from a firsthand experience when working at a martial arts tournament today. Not as easy as when I myself used to compete, rather this time I had the privilege of helping out behind the scenes by score-keeping, time-keeping, attacking during a self defense division, and even the opportunity of being a judge in the ring. The tournament took place at a school where honor and virtue is the martial artist's pride because of the people who built it up from a small business to a successful chain of martial arts schools. It shows the true qualities of a martial artist, because you don't have to be very athletic to be one. All you have to do is to have honor, self-discipline, and confidence in yourself in defending yourself and/or others.
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