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Christian Karate - Kicks for Christ
The martial arts are one of the fastest
growing sports in America. Enrollments in Karate, Tae
Kwon Do and Soo Tang Do classes are on the rise. In
addition to being thought of for the physical fitness
aspects, martial arts also seek to emphasize the student’s
character and discipline. Offered in a secular setting,
it teaches students to be “good people”.
With ever increasing popularity, many
church communities are now offering Christian Karate.
While character and discipline are important, more today
a third aspect is integrated into martial arts, building
the spiritual life of students. Churches are offering
martial arts instruction that relates to God’s
instructions in the Bible. These classes are often used
as an outreach ministry to introduce the Gospel to those
who normally wouldn’t attend a church service.
Classes emphasize courtesy, integrity,
self-control, perseverance and an unconquerable spirit.
These characteristics are key to the development in
Christian life. Each week the students are given weekly
topic and a memory verse. An example of what the students
may receive would be a topic on Boldness vs. Fearfulness.
They are taught to be confident that what they have
to say or do is true and right and just in the sight
of God. Acts 4:29 in the Bible would be relevant to
this topic - ”And now they're at it again! Take
care of their threats and give your servants fearless
confidence in preaching your Message” (MSG).
These are key characteristics to develop
in the Christian life. Self discipline, picking yourself
up after ‘falling short’, ministering to others,
and striving to live a life that bears fruit are traits
can be practiced through the study of martial arts.
Martial arts do not teach violence,
but rather restraint, not anger but rather self control
and stillness. Students will develop their bodies through
physical effort, challenge, and learn techniques of
punching and striking. Power is given to us by God in
the freedom of choice in our actions. Martial arts help
us to learn that our privilege of power must be controlled
and not used recklessly.
Students learn that one must ultimately
fail many times before true success is achieved, and
that greatness is achieved only through perseverance.
The goal of the class is to develop students who take
responsibility for their actions, understand the limits
of rules and who show an increased level of self esteem.
Many classes are interspersed with teachings from the
Bible to link the character tenets of Martial Arts with
Christian values.
Visit your local church or search online
to find a group forming near you.
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