Thursday, April 5, 2007

Martial Arts

I am a big fan of martial arts. Its one of my favorite sports and it has many benefits for a person. Besides the fact that it teaches you self-defense moves, it also teaches you discipline, honor, and increases your focus. I want to learn all of the world's different martial arts like jujitsu, taekwondo, judo, jeet-kun-do, aikido, shinkendo, brazilian jujitsu, etc. Most styles orginate from Asia, however there are a few that orginate in Latin-America like Brazil. Mastering martial arts vary and could take years to master. It requires alot of practice and you need to stay in shape in order to continue. However, the payoff is tremendous and you feel stronger, better, and more focused than before. Some martial arts require weapons training like the nunchucks, sword, and various stick weapons. I've watched numerous videos of famous martial artists like Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris.

Still, even if you mastered martial arts it doesn't mean you should use it to show off or get revenge on your 6th grade bully. In order to be a true martial artist, you have to have honor and discipline and realize that you should take all necessary steps to avoid confrontation in the first place.

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