The Social Structure of martial arts &nb sp; by Sifu Ben Fajardo
The social structure of martial arts is like one big family. You may not be familiar with their techniques or compositions but they are all in the same category of self defense. I respect each arts methods orgin and culture. Regardless of whatever they have or I have learned. If you understand the basic laws and principles, of what makes something practical and effective, you can comprehend and find the strength and weakness as well.
There is no such thing as a better martial art. Just better practitioners! I don't clain to be a master. I really don't like that term. I am a practitioner of many martial art styles. I give credit to my open mind and curiousity to my first instructor Sifu Al Dacascos. He directed me to research other styles and their principle movements, and theories. The result of my studies and current system of training reflects that progress.
Here is an aid I have found, to anyone who wants to improve his current self defense ability by examining other martial arts. First understand the basic technique as drawn from the parent art. Second go beyond the original technique without discarding or denying it's usefulness. Third find ways to apply the new technique in a variety of offensive and defensive ways. Forth relate the orginal technique to principles from other arts you have studied to suggest ideas for further application and variations.
