Category: Spiritualism

Spiritualism

At first glance, spiritualism and martial arts may not seem connected, but the more you delve into the origins and ethos of martial arts, the more you realise that the two are intertwined. In this blog, we explore the various spiritual aspects of martial arts in whatever form they take. Many of the of the original martial arts styles such as Karate and Aikido have very strong spiritual roots where members are trained to develop their spiritual being as much as their physical body.

Christianity and Martial Arts

While most, if not all martial arts are linked with eastern religions, the basic principles of martials arts and spiritually are all interconnected. For example, Karate involves emptying one’s mind of outer distractions while Aikido involves mastering the self and the environment. The ties to Christianity are instantly recognisable with some members actually transferring religious introspection into their martial arts practises.

Exploring the World of Religion

No matter what religion you practice, you will be able to find a martial art style that suits your temperament and your spiritual development. While some martial arts like MMA can be separated from religion altogether, most require a dedication to improving the nature of your own being. Some of the religions that feature strongly in martial arts include Taoism, Buddhism, Shintoism and Hinduism.

We will uncover the hidden truths of spirituality and the connectedness of many of the world’s leading religions. We look at how to be a devout Christian while practising martial arts. How to be selfless, sincere, strong and wise through training and prayer.