The Martial Arts and Philosophy

[IronFist]

pick up a book call sword of the mind, pretty dope read too.

 

[beanz]

i wish martial arts(brazilian jiu jitsu, judo and aikido mostly) were part of the american school system. judo as a phys ed would do so much for these kids. unfortunately these bytch ass parents would be too afraid to let them do it

 

[Mr. Somebody]

i wish martial arts(brazilian jiu jitsu, judo and aikido mostly) were part of the american school system. judo as a phys ed would do so much for these kids. unfortunately these bytch ass parents would be too afraid to let them do it

akido? Bjj should be a staple in every PE class in America.

 

[beanz]

akido? Bjj shonly be a staple in every PE class in America.

I only include it cause its another non contact martial art. But if it was up to me bjj all day

 

[Blackking]

do any of you do muay thai leg kicks?

 

[Don Mack]

do any of you do muay thai leg kicks?

I do

 

[Blackking]

I do

So you lift ur knee high and slice downwards...

Or is it better straight across??

 

[Don Mack]

You get more power to generate through your hips
The higher you lift your knee but its also easier to telegraph that way.

 

[KingsOfKings]

has anyone studied kempo?

 

[KingsOfKings]

 

[O.Red]

This thread

Been meditating for a little while and working on improving my breathing for better control of my energy

I see a lot of potentially useful shyt in here

 

[O.Red]

It happens man. I've also gotten busy with various things all of a sudden and i've had to cut back some of my solo training, but I also started learning Taiji and Taiji straight sword (jian) it's very interesting. I can see the parallel between the jian and western fencing, and the kinds of things practicing with one can teach you. I see why it was venerated as a 'gentleman's weapon'

I also gave candle flame practice a try recently, a form of mental and mechanical training. You ever try this @ExodusNirvana @Hannibal Fox ? It's surprisingly hard. You have to be really lose to create the right effect.

 

[Poh SIti Dawn]

"Appear outwardly weak, but be inwardly strong" a lot of martial artist forget the meaning of the word "martial" and are quick to boastfully show their skill. And they have lost sight of the essence of their training. Martial arts training must be taken deadly serious, considering what the intent should be when a strike is thrown in real life. The intent should be to end ones life with every blow. That's the intent at least. I find way too many "practitioners " lacking an understanding of the gravity of their responsibilities to themselves, their art, and society.

The Book of Five Rings is a facinating read btw

I disagree with this.

The intent is to destabilize the opposing force, and to defend yourself from attack.

Great thread, BTW. And I've read the book of five rings, as well.

I'm reading Jigoro Kano's book "mind over muscle" now. He talks about seiryoku zenyo " minimum energy maximum efficiency and the teachings of judo.

How ultimately how goals are to prefect ourselves only to be a great contributor to society, without contribution perfection is meaningless. Judo is used for defence, but to also cultivate mind and body, and through this we gather discipline and strength to perfect one and reciprocate the energy in the world through contributions.

 

[Poh SIti Dawn]

i wish martial arts(brazilian jiu jitsu, judo and aikido mostly) were part of the american school system. judo as a phys ed would do so much for these kids. unfortunately these bytch ass parents would be too afraid to let them do it

Ikr prolly decrease gun violence

 

[Poh SIti Dawn]

I do Muay Thai, Ju Jutsu, and CSW, and a tad bit of judo. I'd like to teach myself more of the throws