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rustyangler02 said:The man is truly a master of his craft.🙂

I’ve personally witnessed his skill firsthand😂.

feralviper72 said:I started Karate (Shotokan) at age 10, which provided a solid foundation. My initial interest in martial arts actually stemmed from an obsession with Ninja. Eventually, I moved on from Karate to other disciplines...
All I can say is my perspective on martial arts has shifted... I used to view them as this beautiful Eastern culture and art form that taught self-defense alongside self-control, spiritual calmness, and all that stuff. Now, I see martial arts simply as combat systems designed to teach you how to strike someone—and if necessary, leave them permanently disabled. Ultimately, that's what martial arts are for.

I likely started training just so I could defend myself when kids picked on me (which happened a lot). Later, I transitioned to more serious martial arts because sports felt too restrictive rather than fulfilling.
Contrary to what was said in the quote, I actually found that self-control and calmness. I train because I want to refine my technique and develop things like timing, distance, and fluidity—and hopefully reach that subconscious level of reaction, which I've managed a few times. At this point, after 17 years, training is just something I can't live without.🙂

Henry Mitchell2 said:To be honest, I didn't expect such negative feedback 🙂.

The reality is that I have an overwhelming amount of energy—far too much, really—and so far, nothing I’ve tried has felt like enough. Aside from other factors, I am talking strictly about physical output.
I also have plenty of free time and, I believe, a strong will.
For years, I stuck to gyms and aerobics because I deal with some issues involving my head and back, and doctors have advised against contact sports since I was young, even though martial arts have always appealed to me. After consulting a few people, they suggested judo and aikido because there is a lower risk of taking heavy blows to the head, which is my primary concern.
It would certainly be easier to just quit once and for all, but training only two or three times a week simply isn't sufficient for me. I need a sport that completely consumes my focus...
I am certain you aren't just talking nonsense; I will likely continue practicing both disciplines for a while longer to see how things progress. Right now, I can't decide on a single path, as they actually seem to complement one another, satisfying my needs for meditation, balance, aggression, and physical release.
My goal isn't to become a grandmaster; I just want to learn.
If I eventually commit to competitive judo, then giving up aikido will likely be inevitable...

Thanks for the input 😉

Well, if you're dealing with head and back issues, Judo might not be the best fit after all. There are so many throws involved—landing on your back or sometimes even your head—that the impact from those falls could seriously aggravate your spine or neck.
Of course, that's just my take; you should listen to your own body and decide for yourself.
🙂

Master? I assume they cooked that term up over in the West; I’ve certainly never heard it used that way in Japan. In Japan, "sensei" basically translates to "one who has experienced more than we have." You pass a test and suddenly you're a master 🤣—if that's what you want to believe.
It's true that certain things open up to you—new perspectives, new ways of thinking—but ultimately, you just realize you're at the starting line. Then you start training even harder just to justify holding that "belt."
So, you just keep training and training, and maybe in twenty or thirty years, you can claim you were a decent student, or perhaps even a teacher.
When someone says "master," my mind goes straight to a plumber, a carpenter, or a mason... not some "martial arts master."😁

I’ve already checked everything off my training bucket list. These days, I just stick to what actually keeps me fulfilled, but if you want to call it... triathlon, then fine.