MA only for fighting?

[Laughing Cow]

Hi All.

Discovery Channel is currently running a lot of programs about China and the culture there.

From what it seems like that in Chinese Culture there is NEVER only one side to anything. The same is true for many other Asian countries too.

Example:
The Mandarin were basscially Chan Buddhist, but also followed Taoist philosophies. These are normally represented in their private works and paintings.
Their daily work was very controlled and rigit, but in their private lifes they developed a lot of new concepts and methods.

I have often found this type of opposing influences/requirements in many asian Arts and in their culture.

This leads me to think that MA should contain and be more than just about fighting from their point of view.
And thus any complete system needs to train and develop all aspects.

Any opinions??