| What is a true martial artist? Here are a few of many | | | | concept a chance. He/she is courteous, polite, and |
| things that defines one. | | | | respectful. |
| A true martial artist is, in essence, a warrior. Not | | | | He/she has a high level of integrity and self discipline: a |
| necessarily an actual soldier, or person who wears | | | | true martial artist does not need to word or eyes of |
| armor and carries weapons, fighting wars as a | | | | another to do something, and to do it with a high level |
| profession. He/she may not be these things. What the | | | | of quality. He/she is honest and trustworthy. |
| are, however, are disciplined, sharp individuals that will | | | | He or she accepts a high amount of responsibility |
| persevere through rough spots in life. They are willing | | | | when teaching in the martial word. He/she must |
| and able to adapt. | | | | always be honest about teaching legitimately, as well |
| He/she is a person who respects both tradition and | | | | as if what they are teaching is authentic and effective. |
| revolution. He/she will strive for more knowledge in all | | | | He/she also has the responsibility to always research |
| areas, constantly pushing towards another level of skill | | | | and learn new methods, as well as continue to perfect |
| and understanding. He/she not only practices the | | | | the old. |
| physical aspect, but also respects and benefits from | | | | He or she is dedicated to any cause they take up, and |
| the mental aspects of the martial arts. They constantly | | | | loyal to any person they become friends with. If |
| strive to better themselves, upholding a moral code, | | | | someone is in need, a martial artist is obligated to help. |
| both mentally and physically. They understand the | | | | If a fake martial artist is using his skills to hurt someone |
| wisdom is just as powerful as physical strength. | | | | wrongfully, then it is the true martial artist's responsibility |
| A true martial artist is confident but very humble. He | | | | to stop it. |
| she restrains himself from drawing attention to his | | | | A true martial artist will never abuse his or her |
| herself through the showing of their skills. True martial | | | | knowledge, and will only use it for the good of others |
| skill is dangerous, and therefore it should not be | | | | (Teaching people to defend themselves, as well as |
| displayed, nor should the fact that you have any | | | | defending people who are defenseless; or even using |
| martial knowledge. A martial artist values anonymity. | | | | it to serve your country). |
| He/she is also open minded. He or she will always | | | | That's a lot, but its true. Meditate on it. |
| listen to someone else's opinion, and give a new | | | | |