There is a huge misconception about the martial arts, what they are and what they are used for. Before we start this article in depth i would like for you to take sometime to look at the definition of the word martial arts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_arts
Right now lets get into it.
There has been a huge shift from the reality of martial arts to what we have today, being that our society has been civilized by some standards the real meaning of the art of war has been forgotten. As the definition points out , the martial arts where methods of combat armed and unarmed to defend ones self from evading forces using any means necesesarry. Fast forward we are quickly returning to that type of warfare society, the economy, rising political tension and civil unrest are proof our our return to warrior times. So to prepare for that change the martial artist and person wanting to survive has to change channels in the brain from sport or dance to real martial arts training. The Latest MMA Champion or BJJ Black beltcan kick ass inside the ring but how dangerous this mindset will turn out to be in time of war. Why one might asks , simply put the navy seal or street thug that carries a 45 on a mission , or on the corner everyday for survival is gonna wipe the floor with Broc Lessner because they are going into battle with the understanding that they must survive and not just win by points. They are not just thinking about wrestling and a take down mount and ground & pound scenario . They are prepared and willing to take away their enemies life with the tools that they have been practicing with . It Blows my mind when i talk to MMA practitioners that don’t have weapons training??? I’m not talking about clearing rooms, or shooting from the hip, the difference between cover and concealment etc, I’m talking about simple knife training how not to get stabbed or slashed in a fatal way. Or how to use a stick for defense and distance against another person wielding a knife. Now some ignorant people will say that’s not martial arts ,no that’s not martial sport. See i practice a front kick to the chest or palm to the face to get enough space to pull out my glock and shoot. Or i practice ground work and “Rolling”to be able to defend against the bJJ black belt while I’m pulling out my knife from my boot to stick in his neck! (Ouch where did that come from)
So here is a list of martial Skills that one can practice to better prepare them for real COMBAT
Mental Refinement, Spiritual Refinement, Practical Physical striking, take-downs/throwing , joint dislocations, Weapons training, Stick short and long , aerosol weapons, chains, scarfs , ropes , Knives, shurikens, Fire arms, evasive defensive driving, stealth , disguise , strategy , urban/ wilderness/ survival.
Don’t get caught up in the method of these skill sets, just like hand to hand skr ills there are hundreds of ways to kick and punch depending on styles, the same goes with firearms and stealth training there different ways to do it, the most important thing is to find a good teacher one that wont get you killed.
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