Every ENLIGHTENING MARTIAL ART PHILOSOPHY

 

00:00 – Bushido (The Way of the Warrior)

  • Philosophy: Code of honor and morals followed by samurai.

  • Core Values: Loyalty, courage, honor, respect, honesty, benevolence, and rectitude.

00:49 – The Warrior Spirit in Muay Thai

  • Philosophy: Indomitable fighting spirit combined with discipline.

  • Core Values: Courage, resilience, and the "heart" (or jai) to never back down.

01:32 – Jeet Kune Do’s Philosophy of Adaptation

  • Philosophy: "Absorb what is useful, discard what is not."

  • Core Values: Fluidity, freedom from style limitations, adaptability.

02:08 – Zen Buddhism in Karate

  • Philosophy: Mindfulness through movement; inner peace through repetition.

  • Core Values: Discipline, presence, simplicity, and spiritual clarity.

02:49 – The Path of Enlightenment in Kalaripayattu

  • Philosophy: Union of body, mind, and spirit through ancient movement.

  • Core Values: Self-mastery, divine connection, holistic balance.

03:23 – Taoism in Tai Chi

  • Philosophy: Harmony with nature and the Tao (The Way).

  • Core Values: Yin-yang balance, effortless action (wu wei), fluid motion.

04:10 – Aikido’s Philosophy of Peace

  • Philosophy: Redirect aggression rather than clash with it.

  • Core Values: Harmony, non-resistance, spiritual refinement.

05:01 – Judo’s Maxim of Mutual Welfare and Benefit

  • Philosophy: “Maximum efficiency, minimum effort” with mutual prosperity.

  • Core Values: Respect, cooperation, efficiency, and self-improvement.

05:32 – Silat’s Spiritual Unity

  • Philosophy: Combat rooted in tradition, spirituality, and protection.

  • Core Values: Unity, discipline, humility, and ancestral reverence.

06:11 – The Way of Harmony in Hapkido

  • Philosophy: Combine physical and internal energy harmoniously.

  • Core Values: Redirection, fluid power, balance, and control.

06:58 – Capoeira’s Philosophy of Freedom

  • Philosophy: Martial art disguised as dance, born of resistance.

  • Core Values: Liberation, creativity, rhythm, and expression.

07:31 – The Tenets of Taekwondo

  • Philosophy: Ethical conduct and personal development.

  • Core Values: Courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, indomitable spirit.

08:13 – The Inner Strength of Kyudo

  • Philosophy: “Standing Zen” – archery as a path to spiritual truth.

  • Core Values: Precision, stillness, presence, and moral clarity.

08:46 – Way of Non-Contention in Baguazhang

  • Philosophy: Constant motion to avoid confrontation directly.

  • Core Values: Circular movement, evasion, adaptability, inner calm.

09:20 – The Mental Discipline of Kung Fu

  • Philosophy: Mastery through rigorous practice and patience.

  • Core Values: Endurance, humility, focus, and lifelong dedication.

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