Last Known Master of a Dying Martial Art Seeks Successor

Abner, what sort of time do you have free?

The only living master of a dying martial art (Stephanie Hegarty, BBC World Service, October 29, 2011)

 

Marital art styles, like anything else die out for a reason. Could it be possible that despite the merits of this style, it is not as effective as other styles? It is very hard for styles like these (doesn't suit modern lifestyles) to flourish in today's world of the McDojo.

 

For those of us who study warrior cultures we have known that the Sikh's are up there in fighting spirit and prowess with the best of them. They fight bravely in the British Army and have a proud history and tradition. The US Army just recently had its first Sikh in a couple of decades (there was a minor controversy because of his traditional headgear worn-but he prevailed and was able to complete training).

That being said, if your last practioner is a "former" food worker. Your art needs to die. Write a book or something about it.

True MA's evolve and change and flourish. There aren't that many true MA's anymore. Just a bunch of culturally narcissitic style worshippers. Training does not equal practicality.

 

I remember the shock of a Western reporter when he interviewed a world wide Master of a Japanese art. To his surprise, the Master was a janitor. Eastern philosophy teaches humility above all.

Abner

 

If only I had the time Dr./brother Whatley. If only I had the time.

Abner :smile:

 

When someone with obvious martial arts training squares off with me at work, I counter with the relatively new martial art called Oleoresin Capsicum;



I have yet to have anyone continue to have any interest in unarmed combat after that.