{"id":7072,"date":"2020-08-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fitroots.co.uk\/how-philosophy-can-help-you-in-martial-arts\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T11:35:26","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T11:35:26","slug":"how-philosophy-can-help-you-in-martial-arts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fitroots.co.uk\/how-philosophy-can-help-you-in-martial-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"How Philosophy Can Help You In Martial Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Martial Arts has risen in Western\u00a0culture\u00a0we have almost seen a decline in what it means to \u2018be\u2019 a Martial Artist rather than just train in Martial Arts.\u00a0The\u00a0traditional\u00a0philosophies in Martial Arts\u00a0have\u00a0been watered\u00a0down, and\u00a0have become difficult to practice due to societal changes. We don\u2019t have time, community or patience like we used to.\u00a0But it\u00a0doesn\u2019t mean we cannot still learn philosophy\u00a0and\u00a0Martial Arts\u00a0as one.\u00a0It is an opportunity\u00a0for us\u00a0to look for alternative methods to learn Martial Arts and Philosophy as one.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bruce Lee\u2019s Philosophy\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Bruce Lee is not only famous for his\u00a0action packed\u00a0scenes,\u00a0but also his wisdom and spirit.\u00a0His philosophies have inspired millions people all over the world.\u00a0Having studied\u00a0Philosophy at University, Bruce discovered the\u00a0spirit of life.\u00a0He believed that philosophies are meant to be applied not just thought about.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

He understood how Martial Arts and Philosophy interlinked and complimented each other.\u00a0Bruce believed that any knowledge let to self-development and said that his method of\u00a0self expression\u00a0was Martial Arts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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“When I look around, I always learn something and that is to be always yourself, and to express yourself, to have faith in yourself. Do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it. Start from the very root of your being, which is \u201chow can I be me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bruce Lee<\/p>\n

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The Mind, The Body, And Spirit\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Martial Arts are\u00a0organised\u00a0systems and codes of combat primarily practiced for physical, mental, spiritual development, and\u00a0self-defence. When combining all elements, Martial Arts and spirituality become one.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bruce Lee\u00a0was\u00a0not the only one who shared philosophy through Martial Arts. Many\u00a0others\u00a0exercise the\u00a0importance\u00a0of\u00a0utilising\u00a0the\u00a0mind to ensure we reach our potential physically, mentally and spiritually.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cA man with outward courage dares to die; a man with inner courage dares to live.\u201d<\/i>\u00a0 <\/i>Lao Tzu<\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cTo get better, stronger, richer, quicker, or smarter. Everything exists within. Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself.\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/i>Miyamoto Musashi<\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cEngage people with what they expect; it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. It settles them into predictable patterns of response, occupying their minds while you wait for the extraordinary moment. That which they cannot anticipate<\/i>.\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Sun Tzu<\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

It\u2019s important to be able to link the dots when we\u00a0train and merge our inner and outer selves as one.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Mind\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Mental health awareness and teachings have come to the forefront of modern\u00a0Western\u00a0culture.\u00a0This is great news\u00a0for all of us and Martial Arts as a practice. The more people\u00a0learn to build their mental strength the stronger they become as individuals and as a society.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Martial Arts, just like many other ancient practices such as dance and music have mental benefits. They become a form of expression and creativity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mental Benefits of Martial Arts<\/h4>\n