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From the very beginning it needs to be noted that real martial arts is not about beating people up. The end result of martial arts is usually beating someone up, but the focus of real martial arts is not about how much you can beat up another person. Take a look at a web directory of the different martial arts and you will find a long list of names. There are many martial arts, but the core principles and focus of studying any martial art is the same. The difference is in the philosophy that is used, and the process used to attain more martial arts knowledge.

Martial arts are about discipline, control, and focus. It is about the ability to discipline yourself not only to control your anger and avoid the temptation to lose control of yourself, but also to know your own abilities. With discipline you are also taught to never under-estimate an opponent, and you are given the necessary tools to evaluate any situation.

Control is about maintaining your composure during any crisis situation. People in crisis tend to panic, and when we panic that is when we make mistakes and bad decisions. With martial arts there is a intense focus on control and maintaining that control at all times. No matter how much stronger or faster you are than an opponent, if you allow yourself to lose control than you could easily be at that opponent's mercy. The ability to maintain control is critical to any martial art.

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Martial arts teach you to focus only on those things that are important and necessary. By blocking out the things that do not matter in a situation, you are better able to evaluate a situation and find a suitable outcome. Focus also means being able to focus all of your energy in the right way to ensure a desirable outcome. These are the principles of martial arts.

 

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