What is the reason you learn martial arts?

[Eric Ling]

essence said:

Good day everybody,



At first, I did not feel that traditional kung fu was anything special. It is not flowery and is not anything like you see in the movies.

However, after my persistence in learning NCK (while I was in Tiong Wah), some of the older folks started to talk more and explain the art in more detail to me, which opened up my eyes to many things.

However, to achieve this, you must put in your maximum effort in training. This juxtaposition really intrigued me, with maximum effort in training, you need less and less effort to defend yourself.


Warmest regards,
Tze Hou

Hi Tze Hou,

How very wise of you. Persistence is the one virtue that old Sifus treasure. Not talent but persistence.

And really the harder you train, the less you need to do to protect yourself.

Or in the words of my Sifu; the more you bleed in training, the lesser you bleed in real fights.

You are very perceptive for someone 24.

Can I see your NRIC?

;D

[essence]

Good day Eric.

Thank you for the compliments .

As you should well know, these traits will only be picked up when one goes out into the streets and learns to survive out there.

I was blessed in the sense that although for a brief period, I did fall into the wrong company, it was through them that I met the older generation, people who are in your age group I believe.

Warmest regards,
Tze Hou

[konghan]

Eric said:

Hi Tze Hou,

How very wise of you. Persistence is the one virtue that old Sifus treasure. Not talent but persistence.

And really the harder you train, the less you need to do to protect yourself.

Or in the words of my Sifu; the more you bleed in training, the lesser you bleed in real fights.

You are very perceptive for someone 24.

Can I see your NRIC?

;D

Persistance & commitment those are the key. I always like challenges & one type of challenge I like is to train somebody to become a good ncker.

I have people sometime said that, that person is hopeless because he has weired way of doing sam chien or can't do push ups or becuase he has poor muscle coordination. But I would always say no, it is not hopeless & it is this kind of teaching challenge that I like & when I see progress in my teaching it makes me feel good ;D

[nothingness]

"Confusion is the father of learning, repetition is the mother of learning."

This is not even a Chinese proverb

[pitbull]

persistence is a value that must be treasured...wotgout it perfection is harder to achieve...things as simple as sam chien and sam chien sip di are so simple yet so hard to master and perfect to a clean perfect state...yet but with practice,it is attainable...and also w the help of a good mentor

[Suhana LIM]

Da jia ni men hao
I agree with you all. There is nothing difficult and impossible, a preserving will can overcome any obstacle.
Cheers.

[pitbull]

just like the old man moving the mountain story...dont know if u guys heard of it

[Suhana LIM]

pitbull said:

just like the old man moving the mountain story...dont know if u guys heard of it

Pitbull ni hao
The complete story?
Cheers.

[WuWei]

I've spent years learning everything I possibly could, and in that time I've discovered that I still have so much to learn.


*Bows respectfully to Wanderer*
I like that post

[Suhana LIM]

WuWei said:

I've spent years learning everything I possibly could, and in that time I've discovered that I still have so much to learn.


*Bows respectfully to Wanderer*
I like that post

WuWei ni hao

Knowledge is unlimited while human life is limited. The more you learn, the less you fell you know.

Understanding that, I wonder why some people still like to boast? ;D
Cheers.

[Suhana LIM]

Da jia ni men hao

Excuse me for bring this issue to the surface again. Since we have numerous new friends lately, I would like to hear their says on this matter.
WHAT IS THE REASON YOU LEARN MARTIAL ARTS?

TIA for your valuable views.
Cheers.

[Leon]

Starting since this year, i've learned a few martial arts; I enjoy all of them in different ways.

1.San Da: I enjoyed sparring alot, even simple things such as keeping your hands up needs alot of focus and concentration, and makes me push myself physically.

2.Fencing : Another duelling sport, but unlike kickboxing, doesn't require as much physical strength, so the tactical aspect plays big role.

3.Kung Fu: unfortunately, only learnt one form. But it was a great experience, learning the movements and the meanings of the form and pushing myself to perform it as good as possible.

So based on my very limited experience, those were some of the joys from my (small) martial arts experience. But from all these arts, there is something in common; when learning martial arts, I feel 'free'.
That's the best word I can think of for the feeling I get from martial arts. So basically, I learn martial arts so I can be 'free'.

[Suhana LIM]

Leon ni hao

Whatever you feel about learning martial arts is your personal matter. As long as you feel "free." If I may give my humble words, just concentrate on the path that you walk. Happy training.

Cheers.

[CStephens]

bump

I learn them because it feels like the natural thing to do.

*man, that's deep . . . * ;D

[small]

This forum is very refreshing.

Re: What is the reason you learn martial arts?

Like some of the other posters it was like I was looking for a dime, when I found a brick of gold.

I merely wanted to improve my health and I had an interest in MA. I expected that it might be able to captivate my enthusiasm long enough to get in shape. I was particularly intrigued by Kung Fu and hoped to find something that reflected the nature of the times that forged TMA.

The rewards are much greater than I expected. Not just health improvement, but a special kind of vitality and awareness and a better understanding of the energies that we harnass.

I think that my training is also extra earnest because, perhaps like pitbull (the forum user,) I feel that my sense of justice might put me in a position that the skills I acquire need save my life.