Concepts for a Martial Artist
The 20 Conecepts of Martial Arts
Martial Arts training should be more than just an Art, But a way of life.
- Martial Arts begin and end with courtesy.
- There is no first attack in Martial Arts.
- Martial Arts is to aid justice.
- First control yourself before you control others.
- Spirit first, technique second.
- Always be ready to release your mind.
- Accidents arise from negligence.
- Don't think of Martial Arts training is only in the Dojo.
- It will take your entire life to learn Martial Arts training; there is no limit.
- Put your everyday living into Martial Arts training and you will find Myo (subtle secrets#.
- Martial Arts is like boiling water. If you dont heat it constantly, it will cool.
- Dont think that you have to win, rather that you don't have to lose.
- Victory depends on your ability to distinguish vulnerable points from invulnerable points.
- The battle is according to how you move guarded and unguarded. Move according to your opponent.
- Think of your hands and feet as swords.
- When you leave home think that you have numerous opponents waiting for you. It is your behaviour that invites trouble from them.
- Beginners must master low stances and posture; Natural body positions are for the advanced.
- Practising kata is one thing, engaging in a real fight is another.
- Do not forget to correctly apply strength and weakness of stretching and contracting of the body and the slowness and speed of the techniques.
- Always think and devise ways to live the precept everyday.
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