Originally Posted by
andyhaas
Anyway, I think the counter to this would be for traditional styles to work on applications more up front and sooner in their curriculum, rather than later. For example, rather than in a lot of schools waiting to learn karate 'bunkai' (applications for forms) at black belt level or above, teaching the applications right from the start. If enough students demand applications right away, the instructors will have to do it or lose business.
Since supposedly this waiting developed to weed out students with 'good' character vs. students with 'bad' character, just don't fall for the 'good' vs. 'bad' character arguments, and explain that you want to learn self defense right away. Of course, a lot of instructors will probably just show you the door, but then that's better than wasting years studying forms without applications and self defense skill.
If instructors develop a MMA approach to teaching TMAs, then it will probably save TMAs rather than them just falling into performance art with showy forms without any fighting or applications.
I think you might want to write about this on an MMA forum friend. In order to understand traditional martial art (or any discipline requiring the time to put in the work) you'd probably have to actually put in the time and practice it. Bashing the practice, disciplines and doctrines of other styles simply shows a contributors lack of experience and manners. It is so easy to sit back and yammer on about the superiority of one style as opposed to another from the comfort of your home isnt it? So easy to cheer on the UFC from a sports bar with out putting in the work of a UFC champion?
If "MMA" is so superior (and we know with certainty that you personally represent the body of it's exponents LMAO) why do so many feel the need to talk trash over the net? It all plays out as a sign of massive insecurity.
This is such a pathetic subject regarding the supposed death of traditional Gung Fu.
I'm sorry if you got your feelings hurt impatiently expecting to be a master in just a few short lessons
I hope one day when you look back with the wisdom of age, the belated realization of how you horribly shamed yourself here before all our members that you won't be too hard on yourself
None the less you are entitled to your opinions.
I was at a competition today with martial artist from many styles interacting harmoniously.
No trash talk, no redicule, just a beautiful day doing what we love.
As you were....
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