For those who train and fight.
If someone asked you if you knew martial arts what would you say?

I'd first say, why do you ask?

Then if they have a good answer, I'd tell them I do train.

I guess I would say yes. I studied Judo and Karate(good Koel Kan Karate, where Chuck Liddell used to teach before SLO Kickboxing) longer than I've been into MMA. So at heart I am a martial artist.

i would tell them that i don't know KARATE...
but i know CRAAAAZY!


fool.

I would tell them, Uhh No.

I'm happy i deadlifted a new high-335 lbs, wooo.

also congrats curly on your senior mod thing

I am a black belt in Fat-Fu.....

Originally posted by ArjukanpoKarate
I'd first say, why do you ask?

Then if they have a good answer, I'd tell them I do train.

Best answer ever

Im chain belt. in TKD of course

Originally posted by Tom
I would tell them, Uhh No.

I'm happy i deadlifted a new high-335 lbs, wooo.

good job man. keep up the work.

I have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do!

Of course I am a martial artist!

And I kickbox their head off their shoulders if they disagree!

- The Jake

I guess i would say yes

No I'm a athlete.

your mom says so

Black belt in bull****su
2nd degree black belt in shootyouwithagunfu
green belt in jiujitsu :)

Yes I do consider myself a martial artist.

Yeah I would say MMA :)

Then beat the **** out of them in front of their loved ones :)

I hate being categorized and boxed in.

I just consider myself an artist.

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martial
Pronunciation: 'mär-shl

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin martialis of Mars, from Mart-, Mars

Date: 14th century

1 : of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior

2 : relating to an army or to military life

3 : experienced in or inclined to war : WARLIKE

- mar.tial.ly / adverb

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Martial Arts
The term "martial art" is used in (at least) two different ways. This can be confusing. Some dictionary definitions only make things worse.

The dictionary definition handy at the moment defines a martial art as "Any of several Oriental arts of combat or self-defense, as karate, judo, or tae kwon do, usually practiced as a sport."

Typically this group uses "Martial Art" in one of two ways:

1) The first definition is a generic one, which defines a "Martial Art" as the study of any kind of combat and/or self-defense techniques.

This definition includes non-oriental arts like boxing. This definition includes both those arts practiced primarily as a sport, and those arts practiced primarily for self-defense. This definition includes those arts that emphasize only physical technique. This definition also includes those arts that emphasize a philosophical or mental aspect in addition to physical techniques. In its broadest usage, this definition includes learning how to drive a tank or drop bombs out of a plane as a Martial Art. This explains the somewhat facetious references you will see to "Gun Fu", the martial art of learning how to use firearms (implying, as the dictionary definition does, that a martial art must be oriental to be legitimate).

2) The second definition is much narrower, and draws a distinction between a "Martial ART" and a "Martial WAY". To offer a gross simplification:

A martial art is the study of an art that emphasizes only physical techniques. Perfection of technique is the primary concern. A martial way emphasizes the study of both physical techniques and a philosophical or mental aspect as well. Perfection of the self is the primary concern. The emphasis on this distinction is very clear for those arts that have Japanese names. Typically, Japanese martial *art* style names end in "jutsu", such as "jiu-jutsu", "aiki-jiujutsu", or "ken-jutsu". Typically Japanese martial *way* style names end in "do", such as "ju-do", "aiki-do", or "ken-do".

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art
Pronunciation: 'ärt

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Latin art-, ars -- more at ARM

Date: 13th century

1 : skill acquired by experience, study, or observation

2 a : a branch of learning: (1) : one of the humanities (2) plural : LIBERAL ARTS b archaic : LEARNING, SCHOLARSHIP

3 : an occupation requiring knowledge or skill

4 a : the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects; also : works so produced b (1) : FINE ARTS (2) : one of the fine arts (3) : a graphic art

5 a archaic : a skillful plan b : the quality or state of being artful

6 : decorative or illustrative elements in printed matter

synonyms ART, SKILL, CUNNING, ARTIFICE, CRAFT mean the faculty of executing well what one has devised. ART implies a personal, unanalyzable creative power . SKILL stresses technical knowledge and proficiency . CUNNING suggests ingenuity and subtlety in devising, inventing, or executing . ARTIFICE suggests technical skill especially in imitating things in nature . CRAFT may imply expertness in workmanship .

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by definition yes

by the fact that I'm not truly dedicated, and only train when it's convenient, no

could I still beat the average man's ass, yes

Originally posted by The Jake
I have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do!

Of course I am a martial artist!

And I kickbox their head off their shoulders if they disagree!

- The Jake

with a slinging back kick guido

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Dhat's it mate... coz' Guido says so.

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- The Jake

you shkimpy shkinny poof

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA that's it mate.

I reckon the people on this board need to download some Guido Hatzis I reckon!

- The Jake

yes

Originally posted by The Jake
I have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do!

Of course I am a martial artist!

And I kickbox their head off their shoulders if they disagree!

- The Jake

yes you might be black belt, but you are no Magic Man (21) Tae Kwon Do Black belt Second Dan point sparring champion.

I pwn!

i tell them "artist??? man i ain't no sissy queer *** that paints,I'm a ****ing Ninja warrior like scott morris!!!!"

Magic I was denied my second dan actually... I should be second dan. And I'll kickbox your head off your shoulders you schkinny skimpy poof.

- The Jake

Guido = really funny ****. LOL


Oh and krahzee1, thanks for all the info Newbie. Like most of us didn't already know that. ;)

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