Latter-day Saint Martial Arts Annual Report 2014 | Seite 5

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“While we do not typically follow Roman mythology in this day and age,
the common term used for the art of warriors is martial arts. Some of the
greatest and most spiritual lessons have been learned by the study of the
war chapters in the Book of Mormon.”
The original martial art is some what impractical in the age of modern
weaponry and warfare. And most so called “martial arts” don't even derive
from the warrior arts of Mars at all! Many of the most popular derive of
Asian origin which had no connection with roman other than for trade.
“In fact, the roman martial arts are out numbered by arts of other origins.”
says Adam Farley.
For some, the martial arts of today have evolved in to various forms of
career, education, personal development and leisure. “Some study for
sport, others for personal development, some as a pastime or a hobby.
Whatever the reason, people enjoy the martial arts.”
“One thing that I have noticed during my study of martial arts is that
typically those who you study with become in a scene like family. You learn
to trust these people on a different level than you would a colleague at
work. I think this has a lot to do with you trusting the other person enough
to let them manipulate your body in a way that they could significantly hurt
you, and they not following through. Subconsciously I believe
that triggers a family-like connection.”
“We, the LDSMAA are here for those who want to
connect and enjoy
comradery with other
martial artists who
have the same
values.”
These values enrich living and
keeping the commandments of G