Wouldnt it be better to specialize in one art, rather than study several?
Possibly. It depends on the intentions of training. Each martial art has a purpose or use. Probably you have many tools in your toolbox: screwdriver, wrench, pliers, saw, etc. One tool is no better than the other tool. Each tool is designed for a purpose. Martial arts are the same way. You need different tools to fit the situations you are dealt. No one art has all of the answers. Also, different schools will emphasize different things. This could be: • Tournament competition • Fighting skills (NHB, UFC) • Teaching children • Preserving the art & history • Health benefits Or, it could be a combination of several things. The values of the instructor and the training goals of the school are more important than the style of martial art offered. Our school preserves several arts by: 1) Training in the physical techniques of each art, 2) Studying the history and lineage of each art, 3) Studying and applying the natural motion method of training to promote health and safety. Students are tes
