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Martial Arts Philosophy and Proper Training

Martial arts are systems of offensive and
defensive combat movements which includes· Strains -- injury to the muscle or
proper punching, kicking, blocking, and othertendon. Some muscles may tear from rapid
combative skills. Many people often associatestops that occurs when forceful contact is
martial arts to violence and brutality. Evenmade  with  an  opponent  or  object.
though this form of art was developed for
self defense, this craft is just about· Knee pain injuries -- caused by the
throwing punches or performing high kicks.bent-knee stance typical of most martial arts
Martial arts are seen as expressions ofand the use of forceful kicks that can injure
valor, chivalry, and self-sacrifice. It is athe  joint  if  not  done  properly.
philosophy which stresses that people should
live in peace and harmony. Martial arts· Head injuries - head injuries can occur
philosophy emphasizes on the essence ofduring training or competition because of
self-control, respect for others, andheavy impacts of kicks and punches in the
positive perspective to strive for the besthead area. Wearing high quality helmet and
in life. Martial arts are part of an Easternmouth guards is advised among martial artists
tradition that gives emphasis on the
fortification of the mind, body, and spirit.· Dislocations and fractures --
Its teachings emphasize that a true martialparticularly of the hand, finger, foot and
artist must become physically, mentally, andtoe.
emotionally strong enough to avoid fighting.
The many forms of martial arts include· Overuse injuries -- any part of the body
Karate, Kung-Fu, Muay Thai, Tae Kwon Do,can be injured by sheer repetition of
Judo,  Yaw-Yan,  and  Jiu  Jitsu.movement.
Martial arts include high-energy trainingMartial arts training involve strenuous
that can improve strength, speed,movements that may put high stress on muscles
flexibility, and cardiovascular health.and joints. To avoid injuries, it is very
However, just like other sports or physicalimportant to give special attention to
activities, there are injuries that can bestretching. Stretching regularly helps
encountered in martial arts training ormaintain or increase flexibility and lower
competition. Quite surprisingly, the risk ofthe risk of injuries. In addition to
injury from martial arts is lower compared tostretching, martial arts training should also
other contact sports. A research conducted atinclude exercises meant to improve overall
George Washington University in the Unitedconditioning and muscle training before
States concluded that the injury rate inundertaking any comprehensive martial arts
martial arts training is lower than othertraining. By strengthening the muscles,
contact sports like rugby, American football,joints, and coordination, athletes will be
basketball, and hockey. Most injuriesable to make martial arts training safer and
associated with martial arts are aching limbsmore injury-free. Breathing techniques are
and lower back pain, which are usually mildalso important as part of the practice of
to  moderate  injuries.martial arts. Exhaling while contracting
muscles and inhaling while resting the
Common  injuries in martial arts may include:muscles  may  help  prevent  injuries.
· Skin damage -- such as cuts and bruises.By warming-up properly, breathing
extensively, and wearing necessary equipment,
· Sprains -- Many sprains occur in themartial artists and athletes can avoid
ankles, elbows, and other joint areas. Manyinjuries that may hamper the progress of
ankle sprains develop because of impropertheir training and level of competitiveness.
weight  distribution  while  kicking.



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