Technically, no, just like there is no such thing as Christian music, but rather musicians who are Christian and sing songs that give glory to God. In a similar manner the martial art itself cannot be declared ‘Christian’, however the principles on which it is founded can be God honoring or not. Cha Yun-do was …
Cha Yun-do is similar in a lot of way to traditional arts like Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do, Karate, etc. in that Cha Yun-do has patterns (kata/pumsae or poomse) and combinations. There are two main differences, the first is that Cha Yun-do is founded on Biblical principles grounded in the Word of God. The …
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There are actually two questions here and they should both be among the first considerations for any Christian when looking at training in the martial arts. Does the Bible support self-defense, i.e. martial arts or fighting skills? Search the internet and you will find any number of sites that condemn the martial arts as being …
Training in a martial art is beneficial for many different reasons. If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, then there some additional things to consider. Frankly, even if you don’t practice a martial art these additional considerations are good to keep in your mind. Practicing a martial art can lead you into the realms …
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