Mene-Mene Member Posts: 1398 From: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Registered: 10-23-2006 |
I've noticed alot of awareness of Martial Arts so I'm curious who's what rank in what art of what origin, and who's thinking about it. Discussions about related topics as well. ------------------ I reserve the full right to change my views/theories at any time. |
samw3 Member Posts: 542 From: Toccoa, GA, USA Registered: 08-15-2006 |
I have a black belt and a brown belt. I use the black belt with my work pants and the brown belt with my jeans Sorry.. couldn't resist. Personally, I never got into Martial Arts, but I do have some experience with Marital Arts. (Ahh.. I'm just gonna stop now, or these puns are gonna hurt someone! ) ------------------ |
Lazarus Member Posts: 1668 From: USA Registered: 06-06-2006 |
I've... thought about it. Probably take a class when I move out of the nest. |
CPUFreak91 Member Posts: 2337 From: Registered: 02-01-2005 |
I've got a yellow belt in Kenpo, and am working on getting a degree so that I can move up to orange. ------------------ "Oh, bother," said the Borg. "We've assimilated Pooh." "Socialism works great... if there are no people involved." -- Pastor David Ginter, Union Church of Guatemala. |
Mene-Mene Member Posts: 1398 From: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Registered: 10-23-2006 |
I'm a green belt in Tang Soo Do and am working on getting both my Green Belt with 1 red Stripe as well as working some on learning various weapons, (A little Staff, Sticks, and Hopefully mainly Sword.) ------------------ I reserve the full right to change my views/theories at any time. |
Realm Master Member Posts: 1971 From: USA Registered: 05-15-2005 |
I am a Green Belt in Tae Kwon Do I love martial arts! ------------------ |
Mene-Mene Member Posts: 1398 From: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Registered: 10-23-2006 |
Any weapons RM? ------------------ I reserve the full right to change my views/theories at any time. |
Realm Master Member Posts: 1971 From: USA Registered: 05-15-2005 |
My master's not too keen on weapons, but I know Escrima form (the little twin bamboo sticks) I know some staff, and (because I take a class with brownbelts) I also know a little bit of Cis. (Singular: Ci i think....) A Ci is the knife think... think TMNT... the one Michilangelo uses.. ------------------ |
Mene-Mene Member Posts: 1398 From: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Registered: 10-23-2006 |
Escrima I believe is what they were refering to as sticks. All of this stuff I"ve only done once except sword which I haven't done yet. ------------------ I reserve the full right to change my views/theories at any time. |
WalkMan Junior Member Posts: 5 From: San Antonio, TX, USA Registered: 07-16-2007 |
I'm a brown belt, 2nd Gup, in Tae Kwon Do. I haven't practiced it in 7 years, but it's nice to know it's there if I ever need it... |
spade89 Member Posts: 561 From: houston,tx Registered: 11-28-2006 |
hey wouldn't martial arts go against what the JESUS said about turning the other cheek? i am all for workin out but as for training to fight... oh before i was saved i had green belt in tae kwon do ------------------ Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. |
Lazarus Member Posts: 1668 From: USA Registered: 06-06-2006 |
Turn the other cheek all you want. If somebody punches me I'll attempt to lay them out. I'm not against the Bible or anything. I've just heard other interpretations of that passage that make more sense and don't make Christians have to be doormats. |
Matt Langley Member Posts: 247 From: Eugene, OR, USA Registered: 08-31-2006 |
(very) Recently I just started learning Ninjitsu. Taking the second lesson today in fact. A new(er) employee at GG is starting going to start a dojo and has started instructing some basic classes. Really enjoyed the first lesson and look forward to progressing further in it. My wife is partaking in this with me as well (she's also a GG employee). We will also take additional classes based around sword fighting, specifically the katana (I'm a huge fan of the katana). ------------------ |
arissa_nightblade Member Posts: 70 From: Registered: 02-10-2007 |
Doing ITF-style Tae Kwon Do, hoping to get my recommended Black Belt very soon (within the next month) |
Super Angel Steve Member Posts: 212 From: Staten Island,Ny Registered: 05-10-2006 |
The Way I Figure it you can Be both a Martial Artist AND a Good Christian ....just look at Chuck Norris and Billy Blanks. ------------------ |
Jari Member Posts: 1471 From: Helsinki, Finland Registered: 03-11-2005 |
quote: Good that you now have white belt! (Washed clean by the blood of the lamb) ------------------ [VoHW] (Help needed) [Blog] (Contact) - Truedisciple (mp3) |
Matt Langley Member Posts: 247 From: Eugene, OR, USA Registered: 08-31-2006 |
Some interesting quotes I've gathered by various ninjutsu (also called "ninjitsu") practicioners... The Ninjutsu Grandmaster, Masaaki Hatsumi
quote: I found this comment to be very interesting, very similar to Christian thoughts, especially on the perspective on evolving, reflecting on actions, and penance.
quote: Not that having "titles" are important, though in some cases they can reflect what impact you have on others... especially when it's an honorable and "sharing" way.
quote: It represents some very important aspects of the martial arts in my opinion. It's not about violence and learning to hurt people. It's about learning to protect. Notice the focus in the creed is the concern of others. Here's another interesting perspective from Jack Hoban about "The Ninja Life Value"
quote: I strongly believe there is always a time and place for non-violence resolutions. Jesus showed that... Ghandi is a great example of following some of the same principles Jesus taught. Though the bible is also full of instances in which the Lord warrants violence. There is a time and a place for different approaches and I think the wisdom from God to know which is adequate is important. Also keep in mind if you are in a situation that some violence may help remedy quickly, if you aren't trained to handle that situation then most likely if you try someone will end up very seriously hurt or dead. Either you or the other; however, if you are trained you can supress the situation with a much higher chance of no one taking any permanent damage as well. Learning to control your body is often learning to distribute controled violence, so permanent damage can be avoided. ------------------ |
Ereon Member Posts: 1018 From: Ohio, United States Registered: 04-12-2005 |
I agree with some of the stuff Matt said. To me the part of martial arts that intrigues me the most of the sheer discipline of it. You're mastering your body, controlling it, tying down its passions and reckless desires into a trained, controlled state. The Bible talks about this alot, disciplining your body, making it submit to your soul and spirit, and thereafter to Jesus and the Holy Spirit, but even outside of the context of the Bible the only people who ever truly succeed in this world are those with discipline. I think martial arts is a path of discipline, regardless of whether you ever actually use it for violence (defensive or offensive) or not. One other thing that I see in it that is useful is that it fosters a warrior spirit if you allow it to. It gives you the drive and determination, the focus of a warrior. At first, especially to someone of a non-violent leaning, this may sound like a bad thing, but regardless of whether you support or are against physical violence we're still in a war, and there are times when you need the dogged determination to battle through. Martial arts (what little I took at least) helped me learn how to discipline and master myself, and at the same time build strength and focus so that in the midst of spiritual battles, when things get intense and hard, I have a little more strength to keep going, even when it feels like my spirit's been wrung dry. That's one thing I appreciate about it. ------------------ |
zookey Member Posts: 1902 From: Great Falls, Montana, USA Registered: 04-28-2002 |
quote: LOL Lucky! I am/was a yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do back in Middle School---although the dojo here that taught that style closed and the Tae Kwon Do dojo that is here now teaches a different strand of it. I keep wanting to restart--but I have to wait until TK is fully operational and I am making enough to justify it. And, no turning the other cheek does not disagree with Martial Arts. When I was in TKD the biggest and first thing they taught us was how to avoid a fight---turning the other cheek means not looking for a chance to be offended---in TKD they taught us how to diffuse a situation and that the fighting was only as an extreme last resort---self control was their biggest thing--I think that is what Jesus was trying to say was use self control and let God guide your choices. ------------------ |
InsanePoet Member Posts: 638 From: Vermont, USA Registered: 03-12-2003 |
I'm pretty good with the bowstaff. ------------------ |
Mene-Mene Member Posts: 1398 From: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Registered: 10-23-2006 |
I'm with Zookey on this point. I've just realized what turning the other cheek was about, it doesn't mean be a punching back, or target practice for an attacker, it means basically what the Proverbs 15:1 says:quote: If a bully punches you, instead of punching back, which will likely lead you to a worse path, basically attempt to work it out, and if that doesn't work, then, I definetly wouldn't use Martial Arts on him, but I wouldn't just let him beat up on me, that'd be just a game for him. idk. ------------------ |
Super Angel Steve Member Posts: 212 From: Staten Island,Ny Registered: 05-10-2006 |
Chuck Norris and Billy blanks are Both Christians and Martial Artists...So you Can be both. ------------------ |