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The legend of the Eastern Martial Arts is that they originated in the temples of the Shoalin priests and were created by the Bodhidharma, the individual credited with really establishing Zen, to keep the priests in physical shape so they could understand what he was teaching. Many equate the mental focus required to do martial arts with the concentration required to meditate. Zen Archery is probably the most intertwined of the two.
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RafaZen Buddhism was popular with the samurai of Japan because its teachings on the instantaneous appreciation and reaction to events and the commitment to a course of action once it was undertaken are essential aspects to a warrior. Miamoto Musashi is good example of this. He was a fearless and unconquerable swordsman, but in using the same approach to life was a sculptor, painter, writer and philosopher.
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How is the Japanese tea ceremony related to martial arts?
The Japanese tea ceremony is a zen experience. The practice of a martial art can also be a very zen type experience.
What types of martial arts teach you defense and attack moves or are the individual types of martial arts for both?
All styles of martial arts do.
What are the significant characteristic of arnis martial arts that make it different from other martial atrs?
the Arni's martial arts have a rattan stick. while the other martial arts have no weapon
What kind of martial arts involves firebending?
The fictitious martial arts found in manga.
Which martial arts are practiced by Yip Man?
Yip Man was a well-known Chinese martial artist, who passed away in 1972 at the age of 79. The martial arts that he practiced were mixed martial arts.
