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Sometimes, its the newbies that get into MMA (with no prior training) that jump on the "traditional arts suck"bandwagon. Or they try to quote Bruce Lee , trying to turn his words into "tradition is. Without traditional systems and the practice of archaic weapons as Richard points out, we lose the heritage and the history of why we train the way we do ....whether in modern systems or traditional. <br /><br />However....I do see the point in that people are drawn to non traditional systems because it fits their personality more. To each their own, but for people to poo poo traditions merely because "its the 21st century", already limits their understanding of what martial arts was and currently are. The Asian arts that have long lineages and effective fighting methods were meant to evolve and change with the times....but the traditions remain. <br /><br />I'd love to be a fly on the wall when someone tells a Silat practioner that his traditional Jurus (forms) are meaningless. :) For me, the rich culture, history and traditions are the backbone of many long lived systems...this backbone is an integral part of my own body.<br /><br />I look forward to discussing this at length on my radio podcast next month!Restita, Seattle Wushu Centerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160735807142139107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066262285605302905.post-39210854489103505072013-02-06T11:40:03.769-08:002013-02-06T11:40:03.769-08:00Two more bits from a traditionalist... The traditi...Two more bits from a traditionalist... The traditional aspects of a martial art are what connect it to its cultural identity. They also give it context and situational relevance, especially in regards to the practice of archaic weapons. In some systems the traditional trappings of the art give insight into the techniques themselves, how they should be practiced, their meanings and tactics, both theoretical and practical. There can sometimes be hidden lessons in the traditions of an art that without them would be lost. They bind the art and make it a “tradition” and not just a practice, giving it continuity from one generation to the next. By codifying and entrenching the techniques in the traditions of an art the founders created a vehicle for the knowledge to be passed on with minimal loss, and provided a way for further knowledge to added by later generations while maintaining that which it was built on. Without the tradition of knowledge you risk having to re-invent the wheel every generation.<br /><br />Richard EliasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066262285605302905.post-51972333070443497312013-02-06T08:10:35.484-08:002013-02-06T08:10:35.484-08:00Whenever You hear the " traditional " vs...Whenever You hear the " traditional " vs. modern m.a. argument,the modern side implies that the traditional m.a.'s are fixed in time, like a movement museum. <br />If a martial art has been around for centuries,it is because it has proven itself to be effective,period. The customs and etiquette provide the socio/historical context that the art comes from. That is key because it is not enough to understand the movement,you have to understand the mindset of the people who created it. Mike Windermannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066262285605302905.post-39686048937845285542013-02-05T17:24:41.506-08:002013-02-05T17:24:41.506-08:00The "tradition" and or etiquette in trad...The "tradition" and or etiquette in traditional martial arts is really what keeps them alive. I have seen plenty of "knock offs" of traditional MA, some of them pretty convincing. But what always gives them away is the lack of or misrepresentation of the etiquette and traditions. Classical MA tend to teach that the tradition and etiquette are the heart of any given art and that by denying or neglecting the traditions you lose the art as a whole. Does this mean you can not learn the techniques of a traditional art if you don't learn the traditions and etiquette? In my opinion the answer is "NO". Tradition in modern martial arts is another thing. I think each given art needs to develop traditions in order to help pass the art on completely. Without tradition you are simply passing on a catalog of techniques in loose leaf fashion. The tradition is what binds the techniques and turns then from a catalog into a story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14939115900458442638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066262285605302905.post-78246995638770825492013-01-16T01:10:34.937-08:002013-01-16T01:10:34.937-08:00I love forms but the forms I do are full combat fo...I love forms but the forms I do are full combat forms, and so when I show then with the intent to show my skill level, people kind of freak out and get weird on me. They are not looking at my skill level, they are looking at application. Here I am a very mellow person they knew for a long time but still get weird on me when they see my forms. So now when I want to demonstrate my skill level I don't do combat forms, I do classic long fist wushu forms. And it takes a much higher skill level to do forms that emphasis super fluid full extension wide circular multi-tasking moves then it does combat forms...<br /><br /> <br />ZZ0<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066262285605302905.post-36536965599784984562012-12-20T05:48:10.938-08:002012-12-20T05:48:10.938-08:00Real_Ego87. It appears you either missed the whole...Real_Ego87. It appears you either missed the whole point of my blog post or read into it the wrong way. First off, i only only reminded her to check her Ego, and reminded her that helping others for the sake of helping others has rewards beyond tangible compliments or accolades. The whole point of the story was to remind others to check their egos. <br /><br />"Martyring herself"? "Not knowing what to do with it?". I'll tell you what she did..... She later made the decision onvher own to pursue martial arts.... joined my school and is a skillful martial artist. She has put in a lot of hard work and is a junior coach for our teens class. She has wonderful plans for college and is a smart well adjusted young lady.... NOT some self deprecating martyr as you try to predict. <br /><br />I suggest that before coming to conclusions and conjecture, that you clarify with bloggers about what their real original point was.... Because you read into post incorrectly. Are you a psychology professional? Restita, Seattle Wushu Centerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160735807142139107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066262285605302905.post-33909875392703939332012-12-20T03:09:01.209-08:002012-12-20T03:09:01.209-08:00That little girl has had almost three years to thi...That little girl has had almost three years to think about these words, some of her earliest years of developement, and I'm sure that she's well on her way to self-destruction by now. I pity her and I abhor you, the blogger.<br /><br />At least you finally managed to throw in something at the end about her own happiness, but it's wrapped in such an elaborate bundle of contradictory crap that I'm sure she must have no clue what to do with it. She could spend the rest of her life martyring herself in quiet submission. And here you are with the keys to the doors into the minds of a whole room full of children.Real_Ego_87https://www.blogger.com/profile/14665353303982375084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066262285605302905.post-82767499690894505032012-09-21T09:35:57.824-07:002012-09-21T09:35:57.824-07:00Dear Anonymous : which James are you referring to?...Dear Anonymous : which James are you referring to? (as there is no comment yet by anyone named James. (?) Are you referring to a student un *your* class specifically, or in generally speaking? Restita, Seattle Wushu Centerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160735807142139107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066262285605302905.post-28588400758829769092012-09-21T01:41:00.827-07:002012-09-21T01:41:00.827-07:00James, I thought martial arts was a way to learn t...James, I thought martial arts was a way to learn to defend love ones, family, friends, ect not to be used to bully the lesser students in class..one person in class who have been studying for about four years. Get's into fights with the other students all the time and the teachers never do nothing...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066262285605302905.post-74198815280981310662012-07-31T13:19:00.931-07:002012-07-31T13:19:00.931-07:00A professional martial arts teacher adds effective...A professional martial arts teacher adds effective instructions and pieces of advice about how NOT to use martial arts negatively. Hence, students may know when and where is the right time to use their skills in martial arts.Saundra Toshhttp://www.closecombattraining.com/about-martial-arts-instructor/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066262285605302905.post-73432026842297490812012-06-19T11:17:18.556-07:002012-06-19T11:17:18.556-07:00Thank you for your comment, Marion. I hope my art...Thank you for your comment, Marion. I hope my article allows some people to think before "typcasting" others. :)Restita, Seattle Wushu Centerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160735807142139107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066262285605302905.post-39276607823294745802012-06-19T01:58:06.110-07:002012-06-19T01:58:06.110-07:00This is such an interesting story at it gives in-d...This is such an interesting story at it gives in-depth information to the reader as well. Good thing you have it shared. <a href=Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066262285605302905.post-36247419635490500652012-06-10T11:38:48.455-07:002012-06-10T11:38:48.455-07:00So many good and valid points made here, all with ...So many good and valid points made here, all with mind to pointing kids in a balanced direction, where they are more able to handle the realities of life from a well-grounded base of knowing "the dangers". <br /><br />Just want to add, as food for thought, the film Fight Club was disturbing for most - but wasn't there the theme of peace beyond the fear of violence. Deep down I think we all sense we are freer and more powerful when released from from the fear of violence, and the practice of a martial art is a safe way to deal with this fear. Hence, for me, the study of a martial art is a path to peace.Robbie Pringlehttp://awarriorsjourney.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066262285605302905.post-17442242544044672272011-08-28T07:52:57.103-07:002011-08-28T07:52:57.103-07:00Sounds like a great book. Thanks for the review.Sounds like a great book. Thanks for the review.Mr. Martial Artshttp://mrmartialarts.comnoreply@blogger.com