Adam
thxfor your comments.
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At the beginning I can see how it looked mysterious, but if people watch it the whole way through, it's obvious, especially when they talk about how people should strive for excellence and show their symbol of fruitfullness, that it isn't a cultish thing at all.
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The cultish and mysterious part is very much a part of the time when BBc made the documentary and the "mystic of Asia" was a sell. many people from the west are put off by the use of the "MANJI" ( it looks like a backwards swastika). the manji has been in use for thousands of years and has NO connection to the Nazis. However, as Shorinji Kempo (SK) expanded overseas, the found that many people mistakenly took the manji for a swastika. I think that it is a testament to the progressive and and forward thinking of the organization that ghey decided to stop using he manji and created a new logo (eventhough the symbol pre-dates the Nazis by 2000 years and is a common site at temples in India, Japan and China).
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ALike the video Lisa showed me, competition is somewhat removed by the temple way of training, which is awesome. Are you training at the temple now? I'll definitely watch the other videos tonight or tomorrow.
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There is an emphasis on working together and pulling each other up, instead of trying to defeat each other.
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Are you training at the temple now?
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The "temple" you see in the viddys is the World HQ (about 40 km from me). Though it has a "temple" on the grounds, it is not a temple per say. SK has seperated the religious aspects form the MA aspects. I do not train there . i train at a nearby doin. I have been to the HQ (did my 1st dan test there) and I will be going there next year for special 1st - 2nd dan course.
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I notice their strikes look very effective. Do you think they would be effective against a 300 pound boxer? I'd like your opinion on that.
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I suppose they would be if thrown by one of the guys on the video. But actually, SK relies on accuracy and hitting the "right spot", not on power. That being said, the KEY point is-no one in their right mind would take on a 300 lb boxer. MAs do not make you superman.
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Also, you said that the ground is the last place you want to end up.
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Everyone needs to "figure out " their own strengths, etc. I am 5'7" and 145 lbs. Anything on the ground - I am in trouble. Too many people underestimate the difference the MASS makes in a fight.
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Do you feel that the chances of ending up on the ground as a martial artist are very slim?
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YES. Because the chances of me actually getting into a fight are very very very slim. I do not do MA for fighting (though if I were assaulted, it might be helpful). I never been in a situation where a fight could not have been avoided. I think this is true for most people. I think you need to get a different perspective on MA.
Cheers
Peter