Thursday, August 20, 2009
The Fall of Single Feather...
Fighting
I was exposed to Martial arts for the first time when I was 5.
Technically it is Martial Arts, but it was more of a form of exercise. It wasn't combat related.
When I grew older, I was taught briefly the basics of kendo.
After that, I had more hands on in Sports Chanbara.
This year, I have even more exposure when I went into Muay Thai.
Fighting can be a very interesting thing.
But there are many reasons why people fight.
Some people do it for the mere thrill, some for the experience, some for self defense, some for the Fight, and the list goes on and on.
Fighting is a form of communication, a form of art, a work of respect.
Among all the sportsmen that I have seen, fighters are really the only one that hugs the opponent after either being merciless shattered by them, or having mercilessly pounded them into mashed egg.
But they still give each other hugs and words of encouragement.
They understand that their opponent, and themselves, have given in their all and smashed through the fight with a battle of wills and everything.
They understand that they did everything they could. They respect that.
So, I don't understand why males give in to females when they fight. Sure, they have a smaller muscle mass which results in lesser power, but, when they fight, is it still fighting if you don't do all you can?
Isn't that having no respect?
I think so. I've seen guys getting whooped by girls anyway. Unfortunately, it also includes me.
>_>
Later...
"Use your fist and stick it into his head. Your name, and your face!" - Hajime no Ippo
Taken by one of the magicians::
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