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lordtariel
Black Belt
Joined: 19 Jan 2006
Posts: 1709
Location: Oregon
Styles: (Past)Judo, Yang Family Tai Chi, (Current)Shito-Ryu Karate, Kobudo(Tonfajitsu)
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A probably perverse devotion to discipline, hard work, and pain.
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Fairfax_Uechi
Blue Belt
Joined: 10 Aug 2005
Posts: 325
Location: Fairfax, VA
Styles: Uechi-Ryu
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Why no one said Fighting skills ?
One of the best thing i learned was how to fight. |
The best thing I learned was how not to fight.
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So true. Fighting is so over rated. Just think of all of the bad things that can happen. Physical damage (teeth, eyes, bones, etc), legal implications, etc. Not to mention the emotional scars. Better to avoid fights if at all possible. But with all of that said, I can and will fight if my life of somone else's is at risk, or if I feel that it's the only option to not get harmed.
Knowing how to fight, be willing to fight, and knowing the difference are all different things. |
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shotochem
Pre-Black Belt
Joined: 29 Dec 2001
Posts: 901
Location: New York
Styles: Shotokan, Kempo, BJJ, Baby-Do-Jitsu
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Health, fitness, flexibility, improved reflexes and coordination.
The ability to stay calm and relaxed under pressure.
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Shui Tora
Green Belt
Joined: 20 Jun 2006
Posts: 388
Location: UK
Styles: Shotokan (Shodan-ho, 3rd Kyu Adult Syll.), Yamabushi Kenjutsu Ryu, Kyudo, Kyusho
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Development of Character, speed, agility and strategy thinking....
Thats what I got out of Martial Arts!  
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Jiffy
Black Belt
Joined: 23 Jun 2005
Posts: 1343
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I was just thinking..... on my website, I have "Benefits of Martial Arts". I might use some of these on there.... thanks guys.
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jaymac
Black Belt
Joined: 14 Dec 2005
Posts: 1131
Styles: shotokan (nidan)
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I don't know I how I could add to this already fantastic list of benefits made by everyone here. All I can say is that it has been the best thing that I have done for myself physically and mentally. I carry what I have learned and apply it to my everyday life.
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Jiffy
Black Belt
Joined: 23 Jun 2005
Posts: 1343
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| I don't know I how I could add to this already fantastic list of benefits made by everyone here. |
You just did.... thank you.
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DC111
White Belt
Joined: 30 Sep 2007
Posts: 16
Styles: Karate, Tang Soo Do, Ai Ki Do
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What I got out of martial arts...?
Hm... loads of bruises, pain, sprained ankles, and frustration.
...and self-confidence, respect for myself and others, loyalty, trust, discipline, good fitness and health, and quick reflexes. When the martial arts became a part of my life, I also got to experience challenges and and excitement that most people don't see on a daily basis.
Not to mention a fairly high pain threshold.
You can see the list of pros far outweighs the cons. 
Edit: WHOA... sorry, didn't notice this topic was from 2006. Whoa.
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NewEnglands_KyoSa
Pre-Black Belt
Joined: 14 Jan 2008
Posts: 907
Location: New England
Styles: Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do , Chinese Kempo
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I gotta say theories, i love working with and teaching theory. there's just so many. i don't know, it's an odd thing that martial arts give me but i just love theory, it always just makes so much sense 
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 12833
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo,Hapkido, SCA Combat, and I research Medieval Combat
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What I got is something that I love. Why I haven't been doing it all my life, I don't know.
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on the post.
