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Grace Martial Arts students will strive to correctly understand themselves and others in light of God’s wisdom, showing proper respect to all men as instructed in God’s word.
Grace Martial Arts students will strive to accurately see the world by allowing the Word of God to continually renew their minds.
Grace Martial Arts students will strive to not prejudge situations by first listening before acting in everything they do.
Grace Martial Arts students will strive to develop self-control by seeking the wisdom of God in all circumstances.
The real aim of the martial arts is not about winning or losing but stopping violence. Understandably, the nature of conflict is unsettling for people. Conflict-physical and otherwise- exists because of sin. Knowing God is how we are able to come to peace and a right relationship with Him–until then we find ourselves at odds with God and others. Once we are at peace with God and then we have the ability to start working at being at peace with others. To do so, having the confidence and courage to act in any given situation requires not only the appropriate physical response but the proper biblical motivation that governs it. To that end, the student at Grace Martial Arts should be characterized by four main traits which are best expressed in the concept of the “Martial Arts Mind.” The philosophy is derived from Nippon Shiho Karano Ryu® and should be understood in the order presented. Additionally, while the martial arts can and do provide positive changes in one’s life, the reality defined in the scriptures provided can only be experienced through a relationship with Jesus the Christ.
Principle #1- Humility: A proper view of oneself is neither self-deprecating nor embellished. The oriental concept of Humility is different from that of Western thought in that it teaches a pride in one’s self. Actually, this definition of humility is marked by a correct view of oneself and his world, which seeks to offer a balanced attitude of recognizing both strengths and weaknesses. This is best characterized by the following scripture:
Romans 12:3 “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.”
1 Peter 2:17 “Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.”
Scriptures for further reading: James 4:6; John 3:16; Luke 5:1-8; Genesis chapters 1-3, Proverbs 9:10.
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