Posted by: DullBlade42
One Word - 06/09/05 03:08 PM
If you had to describe your MA in one word: what shall thoust be?
Mine would be:
Consistency
Mine would be:
Consistency
One Word
Posted by: schanne
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 03:13 PM
Mixed
Posted by: Galen
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 03:15 PM
Fun!
Posted by: Karateka13
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 03:24 PM
Interesting topic, DullBlade.
It's hard to pick one word to sum up one's MA. I kinda have two. When I train, what comes to mind is:
Liberation and Discipline
It's hard to pick one word to sum up one's MA. I kinda have two. When I train, what comes to mind is:
Liberation and Discipline
Posted by: Kintama
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 03:27 PM
BEST.
lol kidding
"Simple"
lol kidding
"Simple"
Posted by: Dereck
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 03:43 PM
One Word: Dedicated
Hey DullBlade ... were you not going to be gone for awhile due to your computer died? Did you get a new computer? No matter what, welcome back.
Hey DullBlade ... were you not going to be gone for awhile due to your computer died? Did you get a new computer? No matter what, welcome back.
Posted by: JohnL
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 04:32 PM
Ugly
Posted by: hedkikr
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 04:41 PM
Interesting thread...
Perseverance (Nintai in Japanese)
Perseverance (Nintai in Japanese)
Posted by: Pess
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 05:01 PM
Change ^_^
Posted by: CLP
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 05:40 PM
evolution
Posted by: Kwondo65
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 05:41 PM
COMMITMENT
Posted by: Cord
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 06:41 PM
Pain
Posted by: Gemini
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 06:54 PM
It's all about "Control"
Posted by: SANCHIN31
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 08:04 PM
Quote:
Interesting thread...
Perseverance (Nintai in Japanese)
You took mine!
If I have to choose something different I'll take passion
Posted by: 18lohans
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 08:24 PM
Many good ones have been said already, but here's also a good one nonetheless:
Adapt
Adapt
Posted by: cxt
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 08:40 PM
Fear
Its a gift that keeps you sharp.
Once you start to think of yourself as a "tough guy" then your already starting to lose you edge.
I read once (Ellis Amdurs book Dueling with O-Sensei I think)
My paraphrase
Guy was a trained fighter and crack shot, with alot of life or death battles under his belt.
He is walking home one night and he sees a group of street punks walking to him.
He thinks to himself, "huh screw them! I am a trained fighter, these guys are just young punks--NO-WAY am I going to give ground to THEM.
It gets rough and I have my pistol right here!!!"
He realized what his thought process was, crossed the street and quit his job the next day.
He had lost the correct mindset--and he knew that he or OTHERS could be badly hurt or killed for his lapse.
Its a gift that keeps you sharp.
Once you start to think of yourself as a "tough guy" then your already starting to lose you edge.
I read once (Ellis Amdurs book Dueling with O-Sensei I think)
My paraphrase
Guy was a trained fighter and crack shot, with alot of life or death battles under his belt.
He is walking home one night and he sees a group of street punks walking to him.
He thinks to himself, "huh screw them! I am a trained fighter, these guys are just young punks--NO-WAY am I going to give ground to THEM.
It gets rough and I have my pistol right here!!!"
He realized what his thought process was, crossed the street and quit his job the next day.
He had lost the correct mindset--and he knew that he or OTHERS could be badly hurt or killed for his lapse.
Posted by: eyrie
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 08:54 PM
Peace... 
Good to see u back online DB!
Good to see u back online DB!
Posted by: hedkikr
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 09:19 PM
Sanchin:
(Great minds...)
(Great minds...)
Posted by: Sanchin
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 09:26 PM
Emotional
Posted by: Foolsgold
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 10:31 PM
Portion. (I'll spare you the interpretation)
Posted by: Ktulu
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 10:35 PM
I cant think of a word that means "Seeking perfection"
Posted by: Foolsgold
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 10:43 PM
Quote:
I cant think of a word that means "Seeking perfection"
Improve? Ameliorate?
Posted by: Ktulu
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 10:46 PM
Posted by: rideonlythelabel
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 10:49 PM
Quote:Quote:
Interesting thread...
Perseverance (Nintai in Japanese)
You took mine!
If I have to choose something different I'll take passion
Passion too.
Posted by: SANCHIN31
Re: One Word - 06/09/05 11:26 PM
Quote:
Sanchin:
(Great minds...)
You have two minds?
Posted by: Isshinryukid4life
Re: One Word - 06/10/05 12:22 AM
Ultimate. 
Posted by: TraditionalTKD
Re: One Word - 06/10/05 02:10 AM
My word would be:
Traditional
Traditional
Posted by: WildBill
Re: One Word - 06/10/05 11:20 AM
Fun
Posted by: DullBlade42
Re: One Word - 06/10/05 03:02 PM
Quote:
Hey DullBlade ... were you not going to be gone for awhile due to your computer died? Did you get a new computer? No matter what, welcome back.
It'd good to have close friends with comps.
Posted by: OneHeartWay
Re: One Word - 06/10/05 05:32 PM
restraint
Posted by: Goliath
Re: One Word - 06/10/05 05:44 PM
Quote:Quote:
Sanchin:
(Great minds...)
You have two minds?
Don't forget the minds of your training partners.
Learning
Posted by: KiDoHae
Re: One Word - 06/10/05 05:50 PM
Aging 
Posted by: oldman
Re: One Word - 06/10/05 06:54 PM
Moo
Posted by: MAGr
Re: One Word - 06/10/05 07:29 PM
your word is the sound a cow makes? I gotta thin kabout that one! 
unforgiving is mine.
unforgiving is mine.
Posted by: spectrum
Re: One Word - 06/11/05 12:31 AM
Quote:
Moo
I like oldman's other word form the "Art" thread.
"Art is the personal journey, the record of the search for the clearest experience and expression of the sublime."
SUBLIME!
Posted by: BulldogTKD
Re: One Word - 06/11/05 01:48 AM
Courage.
Posted by: Leo_E_49
Re: One Word - 06/11/05 01:51 AM
Interesting how MA means something different to everyone. My word would be:
Understanding.
To me, MA is an understanding of the human body (and weapons) and how it can be used as a tool to protect yourself and the ones you love. It is also an understanding of the consequences of your actions and an understanding of how important it is to seek non-violent means to solve conflict wherever possible. It means understanding your responsibility to use your techniques appropriately because you have the ability to. To me this understanding makes the difference between a martial artist and an untrained fighter.
Understanding.
To me, MA is an understanding of the human body (and weapons) and how it can be used as a tool to protect yourself and the ones you love. It is also an understanding of the consequences of your actions and an understanding of how important it is to seek non-violent means to solve conflict wherever possible. It means understanding your responsibility to use your techniques appropriately because you have the ability to. To me this understanding makes the difference between a martial artist and an untrained fighter.
Posted by: Circle_of_Owls
Re: One Word - 06/11/05 12:40 PM
Zanshin.
"total attention to the moment: the focusing of the mind (without thought or emotion) on everything around them."
http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/article.php?id=187
- CoO
"total attention to the moment: the focusing of the mind (without thought or emotion) on everything around them."
http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/article.php?id=187
- CoO
Posted by: satter
Re: One Word - 06/11/05 01:23 PM
Seishin.
Meaning "true or sincere heart".
Meaning "true or sincere heart".
Posted by: harlan
Re: One Word - 06/11/05 04:18 PM
Engrossing
Posted by: Rumble
Re: One Word - 06/12/05 02:19 AM
Mine would be REALISTIC
Posted by: Celebrian
Re: One Word - 06/12/05 03:16 AM
...tis a toss up between "Wisdom" and "Respect"
Posted by: Bossman
Re: One Word - 06/12/05 04:07 AM
Alchemy
Posted by: Bullfrog
Re: One Word - 06/12/05 04:13 AM
Misunderstood
Posted by: shoshinkan
Re: One Word - 06/13/05 09:07 AM
authentic
Posted by: RazorFoot
Re: One Word - 06/13/05 01:32 PM
Adaptation
Posted by: Dereck
Re: One Word - 06/13/05 04:31 PM
Quote:
I can't think of a word that means "Seeking perfection"
PARAGON
Posted by: harlan
Re: One Word - 06/26/07 10:51 AM
bump for the newbies 
Posted by: RazorFoot
Re: One Word - 06/26/07 12:27 PM
Growth
Posted by: Isshinryukid4life
Re: One Word - 06/26/07 12:35 PM
Creationism! 
Posted by: Ironfoot
Re: One Word - 06/26/07 02:43 PM
Balance.
Posted by: menina
Re: One Word - 06/27/07 04:44 AM
Power
Posted by: suda
Re: One Word - 06/27/07 04:51 AM
confidance
Posted by: iaibear
Re: One Word - 06/27/07 11:11 AM
What?
Posted by: Isshinryukid4life
Re: One Word - 06/27/07 01:15 PM
Ouch! 
Posted by: Leo_E_49
Re: One Word - 06/27/07 05:58 PM
Looking back at this thread, I forgot that I posted here and I was about to post again. Ironically, I was about to post "understanding" again. Guess that means I was right the first time.
Posted by: FightingSpirit
Re: One Word - 06/29/07 11:53 PM
Booty-Kicking (j/k)