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Alan Armstrong
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 Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2017 2:57 pm Post subject: Exposing martial arts to regular folk |
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Exposing martial arts to regular folk, is this a good idea?
As here we are on this forum, not so regular folks due to practicing martial arts.
Debating from the origin of martial arts to this present day, everything possible to find something new and or interesting
Becoming highly critical of the differences from stand up fighting to rolling on the ground.
Regular folk have not much of a clue to what martial artists really do.
No matter how many years experience you have in matial arts, you have accumulated a huge amount of knowledge, even though you might feel like regular folk, you are not.
Due to re-creating yourself recreationally.
Here is a video of regular folk being exposed to martial arts.
Are you surprised with their reactions?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=32rGodvdcT0 |
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sensei8
KF Sensei
Joined: 23 Feb 2008
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Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]
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| Exposing martial arts to regular folk, is this a good idea? |
Sure it is! How else are non-MAists going to be introduced to the MA properly??!!??
However, as a MAist, I've only one chance, and one chance alone, to make that first expression; it better be a good one!!
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Spartacus Maximus
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It is a good idea to be open and forward about what one does, but only when a genuinely interested person comes ready to learn. Other than that it would be wasted effort.
Why spend time and energy try to show or explain something to people who are uninterested beyond a superficial level? The majority of “regular folk” have no need to be exposed to martial arts because information is already readily and easily accessible for whoever is interested enough to look. The internet, books, magazines and countless other media more than thoroughly cover the subject. |
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Alan Armstrong
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Exposing regular folk to martial arts is a good thing, as some might think it is just for kids.
As there are many different kinds of people that it might actually appeal to and different types of disciplines to choose from.
The self-defense and self-development aspects alone are well worth knowing.
Confidence building and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, is also a great plus for regular folk, that might want to try something different and extraordinary, such as martial arts. |
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MatsuShinshii
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Joined: 15 Aug 2016
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Location: Kentucky
Styles: Machimura Suidi Rokudan, Ryukyu Kenpo, Kobudo, Judo
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We all started out as "regular folk" before we started training.
I think it comes down to whether they are open to the idea or closed off to it.
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Alan Armstrong
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Here is another video explaining martial arts to regular folk.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynn9b2HJDQc
I think it is important, to not loose touch, with the idea, that martial arts is also a way of life, that most people do not adhere to. |
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 30188
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo, Combat Hapkido, Aikido, GRACIE, Police Krav Maga, SPEAR
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| Exposing martial arts to regular folk, is this a good idea? |
Sure it is! How else are non-MAists going to be introduced to the MA properly??!!??
However, as a MAist, I've only one chance, and one chance alone, to make that first expression; it better be a good one!!
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Agreed! Its so important to expose MA to "regular folk" because they are the future of the Martial Arts. We want to get them exposed, get them hooked, and have more training partners to share this wonderful journey with.
Now, I am regular folk. Just ask Bob, he's met me and we've hung out. Just ask him...
Oh, wait, nevermind.... 
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