As a person attends traditional martial arts classes they are molded into a new being, a being who lives by a moral code of honor. People hear the words “martial arts” and think of the movies with Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, but the movie audience fails to see that there is more to traditional martial arts than fighting. The main focus is to better yourself morally, you can go ask any black belt in a traditional martial arts system why they train and most will tell you it’s because of the morals they learn not because of the fighting. My eyes were opened to the morals behind traditional martial arts after starting training in Chayon-Ryu (a traditional martial arts system) six years ago. Traditional martial arts are a way of life, they insure that the cultural values of their area gets past down to a new generation. Training in traditional martial arts can make you a better: spouse, citizen, mother or father, son or daughter, and friend. My dad is a perfect example, before he started training in Chayon-Ryu he became angry very easily and would not listen to reason but now he is calm and listens to others so life at home is much better. Imagine if everyone in today’s society lived by a moral code like traditional martial artists do, everyone would live an honorable and respectful life with very little conflict. Traditional martial arts provides a strong moral guide that today’s society has yet to take advantage of, even though this moral guide could prevent the daily problems that humans face in the flawed society we live in today. The military teaches respect, honor, and control by using strict rules and regulations which is not a bad thing, although I doubt the recruits enjoy the enforcement of all the rules and regulati... ... middle of paper ... ...Chunlei. Martial Arts, Violence, and Public Schools. Vol. 18. Brock University, 2008. Web. 18 Oct. 2013. . "Violent Crime." FBI-Violent Crime. Federal Bureau of Investigation, n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2013. . Gease, Heidi B. "Martial arts used to teach respect for self, others ." Rapid City Journal [Rapid City, SD] 1 Feb. 2012: n. pag. Web. 22 Oct. 2013. le_71202b0c-4c62-11e1-9683-0019bb2963f4.html>. University of Georgia. "Self-control, and lack of self-control, is contagious." ScienceDaily, 18 Jan. 2010. Web. 8 Jan. 2014.
The philosophy of Tae Kwon Do is to build a more peaceful world. To accomplish this goal Tae Kwon Do begins with the foundation, the individual. The Art strives to develop the character, personality, and positive moral and ethical traits in each practitioner. It is upon this "foundation" of individuals possessing positive attitudes and characteristics that the "end goal" may be achieved.
The style of Kung Fu that I study originated in Northern China, in the Shaolin Monastery. It’s been passed down from teacher to student for a long time, and its true origins and history are shrouded in some mystery. I’ve found that the influence of the Shaolin Monastery’s surroundings is of little significance when it comes to both geography and the surrounding plants and animals. I found that customs are passed down from generation to generation, and that multiple philosophies contributed to the development of Northern Shaolin Kung Fu.
It is key to have a good discipline in the army because without discipline we wouldn 't be able to complete our missions successfully or any
The Military defends its country and citizens by any means necessary. The power structure of the military is the most well known aspect to civilians, but there is much more to the armed forces than that. Each tear of the power structure has a responsibility to watch over the lower tears, making sure they are doing their job correctly and build their individual records. Each service member relies on his/her record to dictate how they are treated and advance in the military. In addition to the rank system and individual record, there is a code of conduct in the Military, that is specific to each branch, which must be followed or severe disciplinary action will be taken. The practice of panopticism is most prevalent in the Marines, the strictest
Even though Kempo is a martial art style that combines the Five Animals of Shaolin Kung Fu., everyone should join because it helps people learn self-defense, improve self-confidence, become physically fit, have mutual respect for others, and it is cheap at most if not all kempo academies.
A tradition is a set of customs and beliefs that is passed down from generation to generation that is embedded in the culture of a society. Many people take a tradition as something that has “always been” and tend to not question why such traditions have been put in place, or even if such traditions are moral. Many times people do not take the time to really evaluate their reasoning for following such beliefs, or take the time to decide if their reasoning is even valid. The Muay Thai fighting culture of Thailand is one in which the morality of its “traditions” should be brought into question. Women fighters who participate in the culture of Muay Thai are seen as second-class when compared to the male fighters who participate.
First of all, mixed martial artists have been named as “brainless violence junkies” as critics have
As a ROTC cadet in the United States Army, It is my job to respect any cadre member and cadets appointed over me. Respect in the army and in the real world are slightly two different things. Outside ROTC world respect cannot be demanded nor expected, but as in ROTC world it is completely the opposite. Respect is an absolute necessity because that is what separates us from being non-professionals and professionals. We must respect all the cadets who are appointed over us
the contrary to this belief, martial arts has had a rich history in a religious aspect as well. One
Though Bruce was an accomplished actor, he had many other talents that made his even more memorable. He was a skilled dancer, who had won a cha-cha competition in Hong Kong and studied ballet. Upon first moving to America, he taught dance and martial arts to help bring a steady cash flow. Dance did not simply provide a paycheck for Bruce but it also helped to make his fighting style more original. With that, he was able to create his own fighting style known as Jeet Kune Do, this was a modified version of Wing Chun that included other techniques like fencing and Kung Fu. Bruce Lee said, Jeet Kune Do was mainly focused on ways to avoid a hit. This was revolutionary in the fighting world and on screen. Bruce Lee paved a way for martial artists and Asian actors, he was a hit in Hollywood. It did not stop there though, he also owned 3 different martial arts schools, two in California and one in in Seattle, Washington. Bruce was a dancer, instructor, skilled fighter and actor but most importantly was a devoted husband to Linda Emery and a father to a young boy named Brandon and a girl named Shannon. His daughter, Shannon now speaks publicly about her father. She says he was a hero to many people, especially her. She is an actress, martial artist and was lucky enough to learn her father’s style Jeet Kune Do under one of Bruce’s students. Unfortunately, Brandon Lee is not here with us anymore. He thought so highly of his father; he followed in Bruce’s footsteps spending eight years in Hong Kong, becoming an actor, specializing in martial arts and had died young and tragically. Brandon had a hard time coping with the loss of his father and being the son of Bruce Lee and living up to the expectations. Brandon had a hard time in school continuously dropping in and out of school. Brandon wanted to honor his father
If you search Amazon Movies & TV for kung fu, it returns over 5000 hits. Every kid in America knows that kung fu is a Chinese martial art. Even though kung fu is almost always associated with China, it’s historical significance in ancient and modern Chinese life is underappreciated and not given the analysis it deserves. If you ask someone to name the great inventions and accomplishments of ancient China, he or she will probably mention the Great Wall, the compass, fireworks, and paper. And yet kung fu is one the original great inventions of China, one that embodies fundamental elements of Chinese culture. In fact, it has probably, more than any other Chinese creation, influenced and even helped sustain the Chinese cultural identity.
Stories about war and implements of such can be observed throughout the course of Japanese history. This shows the prevalence of martial training and the profession of arms as a tradition that has not faded since ancient times (Friday and Humitake 13).
Karate taught me the importance of being dependable. My classmates depended on me to show up time. If someone was late, we were all required to do push ups. For example, I was late to class once, and because of that everyone had to do forty pushups. Making everyone do forty push ups is a quick way to make enemies, so I did not want to be late again. Similarly, it has taught me to always try my best. If I, or anyone in the class, was caught slacking everyone was required to do push
Standards and discipline is what defines an organization such as the military and without it we
Military Discipline is a state of order and obedience existing within a command. It involves the ready subordination of the will of the individual for the good of the group. Military discipline is an extension and specialized application of the discipline demands habitual but reasoned obedience that preserves initiative and functions unfalteringly even in the absence of the commander. Discipline is created within a command by instilling a sense of confidence and responsibility in each individual.