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An Awesome Art - Tae Kwon Do
An Awesome Art - Tae Kwon DoBy Kalynn Amadio
Does the word art bring mortal combat to mind?
Probably not.
Martial arts are not only hard. They have an internal part, the softer part that develops roots in philosophical ideals often unknown to non martial artisans. The fact that martial arts have two sides is an important reason why instructing children in the martial arts is a great idea.
Parents often believe that letting their child learn a martial art will somehow teach them to be more aggressive and apt to get into fights. The reality is precisely the opposite. There is a core belief in martial arts that is the reason why.
Martial arts are actually made of two components, an external and an internal part. Remember the Asian yin/yang, the never ending circle which visually depicts that all things have an opposite. The sky has earth, good has evil and hot has cold.
The martial arts external side is what we are used to seeing in the movies and on our televisions. External art is the hard, violent and often deadly force characters use to punish or overcome their adversaries. Yet, that is merely Hollywood's view.
Martial arts are flamboyant and exciting at their external course. But just as the yin-yang shows, martial arts also has an internal course of philosophical study that pins the artisan in search of harmony and peace. One belief in particular that can be hard to grasp is consequentialism or more easily understood as the "right action."
Consequentialism is a moral belief that producing the right kinds of consequences is one of the highest moral values a person can have. All actions result in consequences. Martial artisans are taught that it is their duty to produce the right kinds of overall consequences, meaning bringing about the most good to the most people.
These principles involve recognition of others while developing greater personal patience and insight. Most martial arts began in the countries of Asia where Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism is rooted. The philosophical ideals of these belief systems permeate the martial arts.
There is a Korean proverb quoted by author Doug Cook that roughly translates, "Peace within the individual brings peace within the family; peace in the family brings peace in the community; peace in the community, peace in the country and peace throughout the world." Delivering the highest moral consequences through "right action" can cause a domino effect throughout society and the world.
The concept of "right action" is however one of the many philosophical ideals that make up the internal root of martial arts study. A student of martial arts learns many punches and blocks, stances and kicks that in combination sculpt a complete external picture. Equally important are the internal concepts that provide the framework for that sculpture.
Children who receive martial arts instruction learn the physical actions of self defense that build strength and increase flexibility. They become more confident and begin to absorb the philosophical ideals of good citizenship. As they learn to know the "right action" combined with this increased confidence, they become fundamentally better decision makers. It becomes apparent that defense is no longer a concern because they know how to avoid the situations that would need defending.
Suddenly, world peace doesn't sound so far fetched.
Kalynn Amadio-3rd degree black belt in Tae kwon doKalynn will be visiting South Korea to attend the World Taekwondo Culture Expo, July 4-11, 2008. Visit her comprehensive martial arts website, http://www.taekwondo-network.com - For information and advice on natural health and wellness, visit her other site, http://www.alternatively-healthier.com
,Major Martial Arts Styles You Should Know Of
Major Martial Arts Styles You Should Know OfBy Rob Wumout
Thanks to the many kung fu movies made recently, more people are getting to hear about judo and karate as forms of martial arts. However, there are various other styles of martial arts as well.
For this article, we will focus on four major styles of martial arts which are: Japanese, Korean, Asian and Philippines styles. Though all of them shared certain similar features, they are very different.
Let us discuss these four essential styles of martial arts in greater detail:
The Japanese style of martial arts: One such example is Judo where it is often deemed as a cardiovascular workout which helps people to remain fit and healthy. Based essentially on the belief of creating perfect harmony of mind and body, the Japanese style of martial arts would focus on self defense.
It relies on the knowledge of being aware of the attacker's strength and using the same against him. It uses throwing and twisting techniques and even when the opponent is mightier than you, you know how to use his strength to your favour.
Considered to be a mild form of martial arts it is never taught to attack or hurt any opponent, which is the essence of other forms of martial arts. There are various techniques used in this art form where the nervous system is pressurized to do some action during the self defense activity.
The Korean style of martial arts: This art form was initially developed for the soldiers in war field. They perfected the art to the extent that they were at one point in time known as the greatest soldiers in the world. As is evident, this art form is purely combative unlike the Japanese form, which is aimed more at protecting oneself more than attacking an opponent.
Philippine style of martial arts: Also known as FMA or Filipino martial arts, the Philippine style puts in place a system on systems approach to fighting. Martial arts exponents of this style are known for their fighting ability with weapons and bare hands. In this style of martial arts, a wide range of weapons and tactics are used. Weapons range in sizes, materials and methods of use.
The Asian style of martial arts: One of the most well-known Asian style of martial arts is known as Tai Chi which is used both for sports as well as for self defense reasons. Some schools teach this art using a weapon whereas some do not preach the use of weapons. Learning and practicing this art style is considered to bring about a certain amount of mental peace and quietness to the practitioner.
While there are plenty of different types of martial arts to choose from if one wishes to learn the art, it is always advisable to seek out the right martial arts for oneself. Visit http://www.martialartsmagic.com right now to find out how you can ignite your fighting skills with some of the greatest martial arts styles around.
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The "Secret" of the Martial Arts
The "Secret" of the Martial ArtsBy Frank Heinen
Many people wonder what makes the martial artisan better than the average man. They feel that there has to be more to it than their ability to defend themselves better. However, they can never seem to figure out the solution. The answer, however, is very simple. It's that martial arts training is so much more than just self defense.
Training in the martial arts goes beyond just the physical, and you cannot actually train in the martial arts solely on the physical level. The reason the martial arts are referred to as art is because of all the mental, spiritual, and philosophical components it entails. To begin with, in order to excel in the art, one must have intimate knowledge of one's self. This is because you can not hope to control an opponent when you can't control yourself. Furthermore, how can you control yourself if you don't actually know yourself?
You might be laughing at this idea and thinking, "How can I not know myself, I am myself?" However, there are many people who truly don't know themselves. Do you have doubts about your beliefs or purpose in life? Do you find yourself wanting to be someone else? These are common symptoms of notknowing yourself, because with knowledge comes understanding, and with understanding comes acceptance.
Another reason practitioners of the art are above the "common man" is because no matter how modest they may be, they truly believe they are better. This may sound like flimsy logic, however it is completely true. I myself can attest to this. Around the time when training stops being training and starts becoming your life, you finally realize that you are superior to others. This doesn't mean you deserve more or should be held in higher regard just that, for the most part, you are a better person than many of those around you. This thought truly affects the way you live. You start to have more confidence in your self, and you are no longer afraid to offer your opinion of situations. Also, you start to act as if you are more. This is truly separates a martial artisan from others. This is the reason those around you respect and defer to you. This is the "secret" that makes you a martial artist.