As a pupil, learning martial arts is not about winning in the competitions or championship events. Similarly, a martial arts teacher we called “sifu” is not teaching martial arts because he/she wants to gain a better reputation on their name. The goal is the same – sharing the knowledge in martial arts and learn to respect others. Spread the good news so others would receive the benefits and continue with discipline themselves.
There are many reasons why we would want to learn martial arts. But if you asked “sifu”, he would say he wanted his pupils to learn how to treat martial arts with respect as well as in life in general. Respect and dignity is very important in the martial arts world. If you give respect to others, others will treat you the same. Practicing martial arts with others with respect is very important too. Sometimes if you just want to win and be the best, you will never understand what martial arts has to offer.
Quite often, many forgot this point when they are learning martial arts, because they are looking to wining others. At times, it doesn’t matter about winning. It’s about how well you treat others and play by the rules of the martial arts world. You never overlook others ability, but instead you should look at what they have to share with you. In traditional martial arts world, each person respects the others, even if one loses, this person still has a smile on his/her face and shakes hands. Not one wants to deliberately kill the other opponent. You always give some ground to the other person. No hatred. If we could do this, you already on the path of knowing one of the secrets of what martial arts has to offer. Discipline yourself. Respect others as well as you, even if they do a different type of martial arts than you. Treat others as you would like to be treated. If every martial artist could remember this point, it will be fairer peaceful respectful game. In term, you will change the whole way of perspective on things and people around you. We become better person by learning martial arts.
Always have a calm peaceful heart. In Confucius saying:
“Never look towards the wrong of others, if you do that, it will bring you more trouble and more hatred in your life, as well as those who you loved dearly. Only if you let go the hatred and the wrongs of others doing could you feel freedom and peace within yourself. ”
Let go of the hatred, the pain, the sorrow, release yourself to the light. By doing martial arts this way, only could you discipline yourself, you open up your mind and welcome the new you. You have advanced to the ultimate level of martial arts. It’s you who you are fighting for all along. There is no others.
- Written by Shirley, 2010
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