Etiquette in Martial Arts

As some of you know, my daughter has taken up Tae Kwon Do, and I am am really happy about it.
Lirianfae has a good post on Why Etiquette Is Important in Martial Arts

There are simple reasons, and more complex reasons, why etiquette is still strictly enforced in traditional karate dojos. Since I keep getting asked about it (mostly by people who don't like having to behave themselves properly!), I thought I'd summarize the major reasons why, in my experience, etiquette is so important in the martial arts.

1. SAFETY. I can't overstate this. So much of etiquette revolves around providing a safe and challenging training atmosphere.
2. BETTER TRAINING. You get the most out of your training sessions when you are able to fully focus on your training
3. SELF CONTROL. Remember that in dojo, we learn fighting arts.
4. COURTESY. All of the above also relate to courtesy. Even as you wish to get the best training possible, so does everyone else in the dojo.
5. TRADITION. This is where the Eastern martial art seems to clash hardest with the Western mind. Many Westerners aren't raised to respect tradition simply because it's tradition, and in fact many of us are raised to openly question or challenge many traditions.

go read the whole thing, it is very valuable.

This goes for every group training in a traditional art.

Comments

[LirianFae]

Wow, someone actually reads what I write!

I'm delighted to hear that your daughter is enrolled in a traditional martial art. I've gotten so much out of my time in karate, I wish I could encourage everyone to explore these amazing disciplines. My tae kwon do friends have as much fun and push themselves just as hard as I do.

On a purely personal note, I think yours was the most informative and interesting bio I've ever read on a blog!

[Martial Arts Schools]

Really really helpful article! Thanks a lot!

[martial arts supplies]

Thanks for explaining the reasoning behind these etiquette more than simply mentioning all five.

[Lamy Lam]

I took TKD when I'm in the army and i'm a muay thai practitioner now. and I totally agree with you.

Thanks for the post
Lamy
Martial Art Training

[The Armor Clothing Blog]

Great post. Keep up the good work!