So I took CGN Girl Sam's advice and read some articles on martial arts to help me come up with a topic to blog about.
I was looking through this website and curiosity led me to read this one article about common myths of martial arts.
There were a few myths I enjoyed reading. Some of them were "Every professional boxer’s hands are registered with the police; therefore most people have little to fear if an altercation is about to ensue in public." and "My martial artist instructor has such dangerous hands that he had to register them with the police."
Hahaha...I literally laughed out loud when I read these, among others, but these were the best.
:)
However, there were some pretty ridiculous things too, such as, "My master has mystical or supernatural powers." Really, people? Really?!
As I'm writing this, I am struck with how greatly people misconceive martial arts and the practitioners. It's actually kind of disturbing. And with people spreading these myths it's no wonder why certain people shun and mock martial arts. Not always, but usually those who do mock or shun have been duped into believing a few of these "common" myths.
Yeah, it's cool to go to movies and watch all the crazy moves and see people flying 30+ feet in the air. If you're into that kind of stuff. And sure it's real-on screen. No one can actually do half that crap anyway! They can't. It only looks real cause we now have the technology to make it look real. People, it's NOT real. It's a giant green screen and a bunch of wires with strategically placed cameras to make it "believable". And tons of editing after wards.
Anyway, the intention of this blog was not to rant, but to just share and laugh at common myths.
good comments jackie.
ReplyDeleteOne thing about 'blogging' is that you always have something to talk about. it's a thing about 'how are you feeling'? or what child impacted you the most during your instruction. what mad you angry/happy? how has the test been hard/easy? pretend like you're answering questions that someone who's a green belt could be asking, or talkabout something that seriously has been on your mind? -sbn
Jackie, I'm glad you found something to write about. Keep reading about the Martial Arts, but don't limit it to just articles. Read books that will help you improve as a martial artist. When people say that martial arts is a way of life, it includes the way you eat, the way you think, the way you observe and perceive the world around you. There are so many concepts that could help you gain more insight into your training, your technique, the way you should fuel your body to perform at your best...the knowledge base about the martial arts lifestyle is endless...keep reading. :o)
ReplyDeleteI recommend two books: Zen in the Martial Arts and Nutrition for the Martial Artist. I have found them both helpful and gained much insight about myself.