Martial arts training can be comprehensive
Martial arts training can be comprehensive in various ways. They typically encompass a wide range of physical and mental disciplines, including techniques for self-defense, physical fitness, and a philosophy or code of conduct. Different martial arts styles focus on different aspects, such as striking, kicking, grappling, sweeping, throwing, locking or a combination of any of these. Many incorporate the use of weapons, both practical such as blades and sticks, to more traditional such as nunchaku. At Strickland’s Martial Arts our primary arts are Taekwondo, Kali, Silat, Muay Thai and Jun Fan, as well as a few subsystems.
Comprehensiveness in martial arts can refer to:
Physical Techniques: Martial arts often include a diverse set of physical techniques, ranging from punches and kicks like those in Taekwondo and Muay Thai, to throws and joint locks in Silat and Jujitsu, to ground fighting in BJJ.
Mental and Spiritual Aspects: Many martial arts emphasize mental and spiritual development, incorporating principles like discipline, focus, and respect. Some arts have a philosophical component that practitioners are encouraged to study and apply in their daily lives such as the tenets: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit.
Self-Defense: Practical martial arts like those taught here at this school aim to equip practitioners with effective self-defense skills. Training may include scenarios for dealing with real-life situations and threats. Training for tournament sparring and traditional forms do not fall into this category.
Cultural and Historical Elements: Some martial arts have deep cultural and historical roots like those in filipino martial arts. Training may involve learning about the history, traditions, and customs associated with a particular style.
Physical Fitness: Training in martial arts often provides a comprehensive workout that enhances strength, flexibility, agility, and cardiovascular fitness.
It's important to note that different martial arts styles vary in their approaches and emphases, and may focus more on one aspect over another. Yet many of them bleed over into others and benefit from one another. That’s true for the styles taught here.
