Cyriacus
Senior Master
Usually, when people say a user is attacked for their views, its because they support those peoples views, or those people. Im not saying anything, just that thats usually what it means.
Martial Art vs. Sport (again)
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ralphmcpherson
Senior Master
So very, very true.
If it is going to be that big of a deal, then we'll just leave.
I would hate to see that....if you and Maste Cole left... We would go back to the old BBS....which was rather boring....stay and keep the discussion going!
I support in part the views of most people on this BBS. I disagree at times with everyone. I support the right for people to speak out. I hate when people try to sensor peoples opinions. Hell i never agree with twin fist but he is one of my favorite posters.
StudentCarl
3rd Black Belt
Sir,
The trees with character are those along a windward shore that have had to withstand the biting wind. Those without character stand straight in the midst of a planted forest, all identical, reaching in only one direction for a tiny window of light. They don't know the wind.
Cyriacus
Senior Master
Same here. I tend to find most of the conversation constructive. Other conversations can be weird, or amount to little or nothing. And then theres the pointless debating
You and I go at it quite a bit, but I must ask you: is this Australian humor?
ralphmcpherson
Senior Master
Probably just Australian humour
In all seriousness though, I find this quite a peaceful place, I really dont recall people making personal attacks or being disrespectful. I think when people start "investigating" others it goes a bit far, but I cant say Ive ever sunk to that level. Thakfully, anytime they start investigating and dragging up names of clubs or instructors who have nothing to do with this board the thread gets locked pretty quickly. Thats a good thing I think.Somebody negative reped me for some posts I made about Master Cole and Punuui. Thanks I never knew how that worked. I have a real hard time understanding why people do all the reporting. Some people tried to get me kicked off when I started on this BBS and the Mods did a terrific job.
Agree with them or not let them speak!!! It keeps the BBS lively. I enjoy everyone on this board even those who dont like me. I would never want anyone silenced.
Agree with them or not let them speak!!! It keeps the BBS lively. I enjoy everyone on this board even those who dont like me. I would never want anyone silenced.
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Especially given the level of knowledge on this board I'm shocked at how sensitive people can be. Seems they'd rather live in a bubble than open their eyes and really learn. I was very much guilty of this not that long ago.
Cyriacus
Senior Master
miguksaram
Master of Arts
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There is that... :bangahead:
miguksaram
Master of Arts
I used to see Sport TKD and Art TKD as two different things. I think it was mostly because I looked at the popularity of TKD growing the the Olympic movement and seeing a lot of the school capitalizing on that by teaching mostly the sport branch of it. They found that this is what worked best for them in terms of keeping their doors open.
However, as I learned more about the history and what a lot of the goals of the pioneers were through that research, it became a bit more clear that it should never be a sport vs art....because honestly it is like a less filling vs taste great debate.....it's the same beer...you just enjoy it for different reasons (well if you like Miller...that is a whole different thread).
The problem is that practitioners need to have balance in their training. Example: If I train ONLY the SD aspects, I miss out on a lot of great physical conditioning that sport training provides, which can help in a SD situation. On the flip side, if I focus on only sport training, then I miss out on how to handle situations that do not happen in the ring, but will happen in the outside world. So you see, some balance in training is the key.
However, as I learned more about the history and what a lot of the goals of the pioneers were through that research, it became a bit more clear that it should never be a sport vs art....because honestly it is like a less filling vs taste great debate.....it's the same beer...you just enjoy it for different reasons (well if you like Miller...that is a whole different thread).
The problem is that practitioners need to have balance in their training. Example: If I train ONLY the SD aspects, I miss out on a lot of great physical conditioning that sport training provides, which can help in a SD situation. On the flip side, if I focus on only sport training, then I miss out on how to handle situations that do not happen in the ring, but will happen in the outside world. So you see, some balance in training is the key.
Okay Jeremy, this has piqued my interest, so let's talk about it from an unemotional, rational, non-art vs. sport perspective and see where it takes us.
Let's take a look at the conditioning aspect to begin with. I agree that the sport training methodology side of the house can have a fantastic conditioning component. And yes, great conditioning can be of tremendous benefit in a SD situation (or emergency survival situation for that matter as well as life in general). However, if one trains with a SD training methodology, why would you suggest that the conditioning component is inferior? Not putting you on the spot, just looking for discussion on the point you've put forth so take it in that light please.
Secondly, SD methodology as I've mentioned takes into account multiple things that are important that I've never seen sports training methodology cover in passing, let alone in-depth. NOT a slam on sport methodology, just posting an observation. Additionally, TKD that uses the sport methodology, in my experience concentrates on kicks/strikes in a controlled-environment perspective and does not cover in a meaningful way things such as locks, throws, chokes, cavity pressing, ground defense, escape & evasion, de-esculation etc which are necessary (or at least highly useful) in a SD situation. This limits the responses possible and makes it more one dimensional as far as possible options.
And again, this isn't putting one above the other, so it should not be taken in that light. I'm wording everything carefully so there is no misunderstanding as to the intent of the post. I'm pointing out differences (and similarities) within the two venues. Others are free to offer their thoughts as well.
Thank you.
I think the question should be more along the lines of why do some instructors only teach sport when, their MA offers so much more. There is no balance in some schools, even only S/D would be totally off balance. I am KKW so I know what balances my art, I am sure it is the same with any art that has "DO" at the end of the name. The issues are about the school not the art.
Valid questions, let's take a look, using KKW TKD as an example. From a sport methodology it's the bomb. No argument. But is it balanced from the perspective of SD methodology? Let me ask you, does your KKW TKD curriculum consider/cover in-depth the O.O.D.A. loop, escape and evasion, flinch response, gross motor skill sets, adrenaline induced responses, grappling, locks, throws, cavity pressing or ground defense (just to name some of the basic SD methodology considerations)? And again, not a jab at KKW TKD, simply looking at what it does, and does not offer. Does KKW TKD train in a controlled environment using only certain skills against a single opponent who is unarmed using a prescribed, mutually agreed upon rule set? I would suggest that KKW TKD has a focus on sport competitions and not SD. And that is okay if you're goal/focus is on competition. It does not necessarily make you unbalanced as a martial artist unless you are expecting KKW TKD (or any sport art) to be effective for SD also. Similarly, SD only is only unbalance if you expect it to have a sport related component.
