What are your views on Christian and martial arts
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Compatible. I see self defence as protecting God’s investment. Would you protect an unborn child? If so why not myself nor my family? We believe all these things to be sacred and worthy of God’s sacrifice.
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Some martial arts are religions, they should be avoided
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Nothing wrong with self defence. In facts God is our greatest defence. Many martial arts are spiritually connected especially in the East. Then you got demons which try to jeopardize your relationship with God. Test every spirits behind and you will do well.
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Fight as if you are fighting the devil.
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I think there are a few points to consider, some of which mentioned above:
1. Is it a Martial arts that involves some kind of prayer or bowing to gods or idols or carries pagan ritual or religious ideas, then this would go against the Lord as we are to worship and bow and promise to Him alone.
2. What is the intention? If it is truly and solely for the purpose of self-defence, then this is fine. Even Jesus before He left told the disciples to take their swords. These were small dagger like things used as tools as well as in self-defence. Also, we have a responsibility to protect the weak or husband to protect family and also should prevent others from sinning against us physically.Conclusion:
If it is a neutral MMA(no religious stuff),then fine.
If it is only for self defwnse, fineBut I would like to say I am fully wholeheartedly against competitive MMA that includes full contact. Because then it is about hurting an image bearer of God and not self defence. Esp boxing, ask yourself if Jesus would stand in the audience cheering on a guy punching the life out of another guy.
So that is my view on it and I believe it is biblically grounded
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I used to do Muay Thai and have come to the conclusion there’s not really a place for it and faith. Sure you can use self defence and fight the enemy to help you justify it, but I think people know that’s what it is, justification. I love boxing training on pads and even kicks on pads but there’s no need to apply this to other people for the 3 times in life I should really just walk away – let’s be real now. Jesus is quite clear on it biblically as well so depends where your authority comes from ? that’s my view!
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It’s a demonic practice. Christ teaches us to turn the other cheek. If you live according to Jesus teachings you will never attract negativity but attract more love. Be wise as a serpent and harmless as a dove.
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We practice Gracie JuJitsu for personal self defense. I have a duty to my children to give them the tools they need to defend themselves the best they can against physical harm.
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I think Jesus would be pleased if you help your neighborhoods from robbery with your martial arts. Use it, if it’s glorify God. Leave it, if martial arts makes you proud, intimidate weaker people or makes your heart away from God.
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Martial sports is not a sin….
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I have no issue with it.
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As long as they don’t teach you to pray or bow to “other” gods, I don’t see an issue ??♀️
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No issue at all, it’s an art and skill, like most things it depends in how you use it
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You can defend your nation against evil invaders
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I dont believe OP’s question is whether it is okay to defend yourself or not, but rather the spiritual side of it. While many martial arts are merely centuries old traditions of techniques in self defense, there are those that are deeply rooted in Eastern philosophy and religion. If anyone is going to get involved in martial arts, I would suggest researching the history of it first. If you pick the wrong one and get too deep into it, it could lead to a road you dont want to go down.
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beware of martial arts that practiced other spiritualities. Spencer Smith has a youtube video to that.
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It’s a great way to end arguments and have peace.
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I was mad about martial arts and even wanted to be a monk, now I’m so embarassed I was so so so stupid.
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Martial arts is fine
I’d tell you to avoid very traditional eastern martial arts studios
Some of them require you to do things like bow and show respect to the Spirit of the studio
Most western studios though are about the martial arts themselves and have no relation to religious practice
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Krav Maga is an Israeli martial art.
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Eastern martial arts involving religious principles are a no.
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Good as long u will use it right.. Needs discipline and humbleness because some use it to end arguments or debate?
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I think that certain martial arts as a discipline and self defense techniques are ok but beware of allowing and getting into oriental mysticism, practicing false doctrines and serving false gods. https://youtu.be/XoOd9WJfaJ4
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Bible say seek the kingdom of God first there nothing wrong you see Solomon was a rich man job was also rich but they put God first in there life they had there eyes on God’s kingdom so it depends on where you put your heart there lot of rich people in bibles days even know there are people who have material things but they don’t let it brother them cause they put God first the Bible also tells us don’t store up material things where rust and moth can reach it rather store up faith in God kingdom that more important than material things
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One thing you need to monitor when you are into martial art is your ego.
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Having studied martial arts for many years I can say with certainty all eastern martial arts become overtly cultish and demonic at the higher levels. There are demonic powers that are practiced such as dim mak (death touch). It is a very slippery slope for those who excel in the art.
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King David was a warrior,
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MMA/evangelical guy here…. I dont see any issues. Your not training for the purposes of hate or malicious, merely physical activity and sport.
MMA (jujitsu in particular) can even be a good thing, because it has a way of humbling you when you are forced to tap.
Furthermore MMA gives you a unique skill set in order to protect your flock from those with evil intentions.
Just with everything else, God comes first.
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Technically boxing is a martial art. Among the Asian ones some tie closer to eastern mysticism than others. A Christian can be discerning on which is which. Frankly, some of the knee-jerk rejection from western Christians strikes me as a bit xenophobic.
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Go defend yourself if you have to! The best fight is the one avoided, but we all know that is not always an o
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Option i mean
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take, for the sport, self defense,exercise,but don’t get into the religious side. Just like the yoga stretches are good for, but the religious is bad.
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You beat up the guy, look up then ask for forgiveness for inflicting pain. I kid. I kid.
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Christians have a right to defend themselves, their families and people in danger. We see no law, principle or suggestion in the Bible against Christians defending themselves or someone in danger. In fact, God gives parents, lawmakers and governments the responsibility to defend themselves and other law-abiding citizens against attacks. That’s why cities, counties and states hire law enforcement officers and nations build military divisions: to defend themselves against criminal attack. It is well within the right of every citizen to defend themself within the parameters of the laws of the individual states and country.
Fighting and self-defense are not the same thing. Fighting because of greed, jealousy or the desire to dominate or harm another person is wrong. Christian martial arts instructors teach students to defend rather than fight. The word defend means “to make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm.”
The sole purpose of self-defense is to protect your life or the life of someone in your family or an innocent person who is in danger from attack or harm. That is well within the framework of God’s Word and Will.
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As long as it’s not Benny Hinn pretending to knock people down with his jacket. Thats a bit much
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Who needs martial arts when you have Jesus beside you.
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Your intention behind learning the martial arts will tell you if it glorifying Christ or not
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JUST KIDDING! Enjoy your kung fu!
Colossians 3:23-24
23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. -
chuck norris ?
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It’s fine, just be careful with the meditation side of it. In Karate they have a statement you read out at the end of class which can be heretical but it’s mostly nonsense. Chinese martial arts talk about chi which again is nonsense. I wouldn’t avoid it just take the good and leave the rest to superstitious nonsense.
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As Christians, we are supposed to live at peace with all men, IF possible, so far as it depends on us (Romans 12:18). Unfortunately, it doesn’t always depend on us. It’s a nasty world full of nasty people. Romans 13 tells us the government do their part, but they lack omnipotence. They mainly punish evil after it happens, rather than prevent it before. You will ALWAYS be your own first line of defence.
Personally, I practice Krav Maga. I’ve already been in situations where it would have been useful, but I didn’t have it (I survived, by grace of God). I NEVER want that to happen again. Not to me, not to my family, heck, if I see a stranger in need of help, I feel like the Lord would want me to help as much as the victim. “As long as bad people are prepared to do violence, good people should be prepared to face it”.
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Judoka of 20 years and more.
Abraham trained soldiers to respond to the countryside being torn asunder from factions of kingdom wars.
David was skilled at lethal sling to kill wolves as his lively hood as a shepherd.
God used David’s skill and confidence to slay Goliath.Cain killed Able because he had no self control or discipline.
Jesus told his disciples that if you don’t have a sword, sell your best cloak and buy one.
From my teachings of a Christian perspective on martial arts the best way to resolve uncontrolled violence is with controlled violence.
Meaning the better (advanced and skilled) you are, the less violent you need to be to defend.
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I am a Black Belt in Uechi Ryu and so is my daughter. While we had to learn their history to earn every belt level, we never gave up our Christianity. Furthermore, I never had to use mine being 6’2″. My daughter, however was attacked by a gang of girls. She was able to use her karate to save herself. God gave her a tool to save herself. And for those who say it is evil because she should rely of God to save her. Maybe God taught her Karate to save her.
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Whats wrong with Martial arts?
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Self defense and exercise…
Beware of mantras -
I am a sports chaplain and Taekwondo college player instructor , God use my skill to evangelize players
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Oxymoron
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It’s like asking about sports and Christians that play sports.
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There’s nothing wrong in it as long as it is for defending good from evil.
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