Are Christians and martial arts contradictory?
Any attempt to prove that martial arts are compatible or incompatible with Christianity is a moot point. The martial arts as a collective whole is not a religion, and cannot logically be compared to one. Grapefruits and oranges are comparable because they are both fruits, but baskets and apples are not comparable in the human scheme of logic. On the other hand, martial arts are a lot like a basket. Just as a basket is capable of holding any fruit; martial arts are capable of holding the beliefs of any religion, we hold the teaching of Jesus Christ, first and formost. Much like rock music can be used to minister to youth and glorify God by changing the lyrics and focus to Christ, so can martial arts.
