Why is etiquette important in martial arts?

Courtesy is one of the indispensable methods for smoothing relationships. The most important thing about this etiquette is "martial arts" such as kendo and judo. Many parents have their children learn martial arts in order to acquire etiquette, such as the idea of "beginning and ending with gratitude."

Here, we will explain why etiquette is important in martial arts.

Martial arts are for the purpose of personality formation

Martial arts are developed from traditional Japanese martial arts and aim to form a personality through practice and practice. Therefore, in addition to physical training and skill acquisition, etiquette and form are also valued. In other words, you can learn etiquette by learning martial arts.

What is the origin of martial arts?

The word "martial arts" has been used since before the Edo period as "bushido" or "the way to live as a samurai". It was not until the latter half of the Taisho era that the word "martial arts" became established as a general term for kendo and judo as it is today. Before the Meiji Restoration, kendo was swordsmanship and judo was called jujutsu, and each had its own school and was collectively called "martial arts".

In 1899, when Nitobe Inazo's "Bushido" was published in English, it became a world bestseller, and the Bushido boom broke out. It was also an era when the Russo-Japanese War was won and militarism was uplifted, and "martial arts" as a competition became popular.

After that, the movement to make "martial arts" a compulsory subject of school education will increase. At that time, we emphasized the morality of "Bushido" and added it as an idea to create the modern "Bushido".

The aspect of martial arts is that it values behavior and pattern.

The original purpose of martial arts is personality formation. Therefore, there is a tendency to value not only physical training and skill acquisition as a competition, but also actions and patterns like tea ceremony and Japanese dance. The phrase "beginning and ending with gratitude", which is often used in martial arts, expresses an attitude of respect and respect for each other.

It's a greeting that tends to be neglected in a busy daily life, but in martial arts, it starts with a thank-you to any opponent, and no matter what the game development or result, it ends with a thank-you. Is important.

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Why do you need courtesy in martial arts?

Another reason why martial arts require courtesy is that you can control yourself by paying homage to the other person. Martial arts such as kendo, judo, and karate are one-on-one battles. The immaturity of the technique and the immaturity of the mind can cause injuries and troubles. To avoid them, you need to be polite and control your skills and mind.

Respect the opponent and avoid injuries

In competitions like kendo, fighting with a bamboo sword is a terribly violent act. During the meeting, you may hit a place that you shouldn't hit, or you may miss the target due to the immaturity of the technique. An opponent who is hit in an unarmored area may be injured. Even if it isn't, hitting a person's head is a rude act.

Pre-match courtesy has the effect of apologizing for such rudeness in advance and humbly confronting oneself to control oneself and prevent injuries and troubles.

Control emotions and struggle instincts

Religion is formal, but by pushing yourself into that pattern, you can regain the reason you tend to lose. The match is a competition, not a killing. However, when the game enters the climax and the movement becomes active, it becomes difficult to suppress emotions and struggle instincts.

However, in martial arts, etiquette is valued from the usual practice, so there is no deviation from the discipline of "beginning and ending with gratitude."So no matter how the match unfolds, you can control your emotions and struggle instincts.

Martial arts etiquette is also necessary for education

Courtesy is not limited to martial arts, but is indispensable for living a social life. It is necessary to be courteous not only for the hierarchical relationship in work, but also for elderly people, seniors, close friends, and people who meet once in a while.

The first place to learn that etiquette is at home, and at nursery schools, kindergartens, and schools. Courtesy is not limited to martial arts, but is cultivated in various relationships.

Cultivate a good old compassionate heart

Courtesy is an indispensable promise to build smooth relationships. However, if you are overly conscious, you can end up with a jerky relationship.

The essence of etiquette is to be considerate of the other person, and to worry and care that "I will not deal with what I dislike and I will do what I am happy with."

By learning the essence of etiquette, not just the form, you may be able to expect to improve problems such as insidious bullying.

Can be grateful

In martial arts training and games, I thank you when you enter the dojo or the game field because of your gratitude that you will use the dojo. I pay tribute to the leaders and seniors who train me, and the opponents who improve me, and when I finish, I thank them and bow my head.

Although it is formal, martial arts practice is carved into the mind and body by repetition. By having a feeling of gratitude, you realize that you are not living on your own, but alive. At that time, one becomes humble. And you will never forget your compassion for others and various events.

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Summary

Bushido is a traditional Japanese sport that started with Bushido. The purpose is not only to master the technique but also to form a personality, and etiquette is indispensable for the formation of a personality. Courtesy is a humble attitude of compassion and gratitude. Although it is a courtesy represented by martial arts, etiquette can be learned and practiced in various situations. ..

This article is a partial re-edit of the article published in Nihongo Biyori by KARUTA.
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