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anxiety are becoming more and more popular within the last decade. Bruce Lee invented the martial art Jeet Kune Do with an idea in mind that the martial art is built around the aspects of a combination of body, mind, and soul. This martial art is built on the idea that…

huge influence on American society through his martial arts. He was one of the first pioneers of mixed martial artist by his own developed fighting style and inspired many American fighters. By choreographing his own martial arts in his movies, he changed the perspective of Chinese culture and exposed it in America. Bruce lee overcame much diversity between his American culture and his Chinese and fought to expose his philosophy and martial arts. Martial arts were Bruce lee’s main passion and…

In order to understand and accurately analyze how directors illustrate honor in Chinese martial arts film, it is imperative that we understand honor’s origin, meaning, and modern connotation. Historically, honor has been an incredibly intricate and important concept in Chinese martial arts and it has its roots in some of China’s most revered philosophers. Honor in martial arts has evolved from two primary philosophies; loyalty and universal love. Loyalty is the sense of devotion to a group i.e.…

Q) How did technological advancements or limitations of this person’s age shape his or her ideas? During the age in which Musashi was practicing his unique fighting style the way of the samurai martial art was very developed. Many trained with bow, spear, or staff but it was the sword that was their soul. Even though gunpowder was in in limited use Musashi focuses more on the soul of the samurai, the sword. His technique of using two swords, a long sword in the right and a short in the left,…

The line between martial arts and professional cardio workout routines is kind of blurry; the difference between learning how to do a high kick and learning how to do a knee pull to an aerobic exercise tape isn't that wide. That said, there are a lot of reasons to take up martial arts, ranging from self confidence building to general exercise and working on balance. One kind of exercise program that's sweeping the gym set is the cardio kickboxing workout. The original cardio kickboxing program…

oppression of a freedom that Bruce’s character embodies. Granted average viewers have never faced a mob boss, the premise of an ordinary minority man challenging the tyrannical power of foreigners made for a popular action plot. Lee would then use his martial arts skills, wits, and training in weapons, most popularly the nunchakus, to completely devastate the opposition. His role in these movies inspired others to try and better themselves, stand up for what they believe in, and show that an…

head in the world of martial arts. I became a ‘dojo rat’ as they say. All day it was practice, practice, practice. Once I had somewhat developed my skills I was taught to teach, but it really wasn’t teaching, it was learning as I taught. The martial arts are not a destiny, it is a journey and for me pursuing each level has given me a sense of calm, stable confidence, discipline, acceptance of others, desire for growth, trust, loyalty, focus, a comradery with fellow martial artists, and a combat…

ring with a mixed martial arts (MMA) champion to determine which sport would “win in a fight”. The two sports require the individuals to be in outstanding condition and are very technical. Majority of fighters train all their life to make it to the big league, yet few make it. Even though the two sports share some similarities, MMA and boxing differ tremendously from techniques, the set of rules, and the gear. Many individuals assume that the fighting techniques in mixed martial arts and boxing…

In addition to the physical aspects of any martial arts, i.e. combat and self-defense, their spiritual aspects such as meditative practice and healing dimensions are fundamental. The nature and importance of “internal energy” (qi, ki, prana) has been among the many topics,* discussed by serious practitioners. However, the emphasis on the mystical transformation (altering an individual’s customary [what does this word mean here?] experience and self-awareness in the world) associated with the…

This paper focuses on Martial Arts and the impact it has on individuals, specifically violent adolescents. The purpose of the research was to discover what individuals are gaining from the Martial Arts, how it can be a healthy alternative to violence and how those with mental health, behavioral or social issues can benefit. What is it about the Martial Arts that brings people in? What are individuals gaining that they can’t get at a gym or fitness center? What are the benefits for adults and…