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Martial Arts Myths
Myth: Martial arts are strictly to learn fighting techniques.
Truth: This couldn't be further from the truth. Martial arts teach skills that can and do apply to any aspect of life.
Truth: Martial arts reshape the mind, and lead to a fuller understanding of the nature of life itself.
Myth: You have to be physically fit in order to practice martial arts.
Truth: Even though you should consult your doctor before beginning any physical training program, there are martial arts disciplines, such as the Chinese Internal Arts, that actually improve physical health and conditioning.
Myth: In order to gain the most benefit, you must start training at childhood.
Truth: Not true. Masters of old felt the greatest gain in understanding the arts began at the age of 50. You are never too old to begin training in the martial arts.
Myth: Size and strength are the determining factor in the successful practice of the arts.
Truth: Neither size nor strength, nor gender for that matter, determine the successful practice of the arts Knowledge is the only secret to its successful practice.
Myth: Martial arts create an aggressive and bully mentality.
Truth: Not so. Taught traditionally, the more you train in the arts, the more compassionate you become. You develop a healthy respect for life and your relationship to it.
Myth: Some martial arts styles are better or more powerful than others.
Truth: All martial arts have something of value to offer For a full rounded education in the arts we strongly advise practitioners to cross train. At the root of all martial arts are common universal principles.