<p>[ Originally Published June 9, 2023 9:09&nbsp;pm ]</p><div class="iframe-wrapper"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/834922594?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>Traditional martial artists will often seek out martial sport in order to compensate for missing elements in traditional training. But it is important to understand that martial art and martial sport are not the same thing.</p><p>In martial sport, the fight has a beginning and an end, and the goal is to win.</p><p>In a martial art, the fight has no beginning and no end, and the goal is to not lose.</p><p>In a martial sport, you might compromise your own balance in order to destroy your opponent's balance.</p><p>In a martial art, you might empower your opponent in order to ensure long-term survival.</p><p>Balance and harmony are far more important than a temporary victory.</p><p>Can you be one with the universe? Or, is everything about defeating your opponent?</p>

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Can you be one with the universe? Or, is everything about defeating your opponent?


Traditional Martial Arts - Like being a Disney princess

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Traditional Martial Arts - Like being a Disney princess

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