理解するにはもっと深く見なければなりません – (Rikai suru ni wa motto fukaku minakereba narimasen) – “You have to look more deeply to understand.” ~ Kenyu Chinen 9th dan Okinawa Shorin-Ryu .
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Many martial arts masters and practitioners believe that you cannot truly understand a martial art form without understanding and respecting the country, culture and history that gave rise to it.
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Most people join a dojo to learn how to fight and/or defend themselves. But what few students realize is that soon they will find themselves becoming immersed in martial arts culture.
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It’s a wonderful thing to broaden your mind and few expect this when signing up for martial arts classes. There is one thing to understand and that is, the culture and history of the country of origin plays an integral role in shaping the techniques taught by a particular form of martial arts.
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Truly understanding the martial art you practice takes time and effort. Like anything in life, you get out what you put in, and trying to understand the culture and customs behind your martial art may help you find a better understanding of the techniques and the people involved. ??
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