Wednesday, December 08, 2010

Difference Between Martial Arts, Martial Sports, Martial Combat Systems, Martial Physical Trainining, Self-Defense and the like

Please note this post will updated with latest and more detailed info... (when I have more time...)

A huge number of People all over the world who use the word "Martial Art" (or think they practice it) are unfortunately not, as they are ignorant & unaware of what Martial Art actually is.
In today's world the word Martial Art is used synonymously for and confuse it with totally different Things being practiced under the name/label of "Martial Art", They are all different from MA as they all have Totally Different Goals:-

So lets us first see what MA actually is
Martial Art:
Goal:
  • "Peace"
How it is Achieved:
  • Through perfection of ones own Character. Cause if your are a good human you will think before you Speak or Act and will not do anything to trouble anyone else or to get into trouble and will learn to be aware and get out of danger's way, when others are planing to trouble you..
  • By having to Defend One's self Physically; Only when one fails to defend himself/herself Spiritually and Mentally.
  • If forced to Defend Physically, then defend oneself
    • Using Ethical Means, Not Hurting anyone Weaker, No Back stabbing, No Cheating, One to One, Armed to Armed, Unarmed to Unarmed, Not hitting a fallen person 
    • Giving Respect to the Opponent (his family or dependents) and 
    • With a constant concern for his/her well being, Defensive Force used Proportionately or less Than Opponents Offensive Force unless unavoidable.
Next we shall see the Various other things that are practiced, sold in the name of Martial Art.

Martial Sport:
Goal:
  • "Victory" (Its only temporary till the day one meets his/her match)
  • "Competing to win Money, Recognition & Fame" (What use is the money, that is stained in the Blood of Others or earned by beating others. What use is the Fame gained by defeating someone weaker...)
How it is Achieved:
  • By Defeating Others (It is Meaning Less cause One can Defeat the Other, ONLY if the Other is Weaker [even by a small margin, even if momentarily] - Spiritually, Mentally, OR Physically.)

Martial Combat System:

Goal:
  • "Self-Survival"
How it is Achieved:
  • At any cost by Hook or Crook and is a Free for all.
  • There are NO RULES, NO ETHICS, NO COMPASSION, NO MERCY.
  • Purely Offense & Counter Offense Oriented.

I would like to end by saying what I always say...

"A Martial Combat Teacher Will Teach You To 'Fight', A Martial Sports Teacher Will Teach You To 'Play Fight', But A Martial Arts Teacher Will Teach You HOW TO, NOT GET INTO (NOT START/ PREVENT/AVOID) A FIGHT..."

But why is this an Issue?

Because Traditional Martial Arts that were created and practiced in the East are very pure, sanct and are spiritual art forms that are getting a bad name because of these other activities...
Because of which Martial Arts are considered to be Violence and Martial Artists are considered to the Brainless Violent, Stunt men who others should be ware of...
Not to forget the countless everyday who are being fooled into believing in that what they are being taught and are practicing is the real Martial Art.