Christian Martial Arts-Yeshua-Do (2) Basic Weapon Techniques

[Chevrobert]

Great video. From some of the comments you have gotten apparently some people do not understand that Christ never said that one could not nor should not defend themselves. Christs message was for people not to start fights. I find martial arts to be very spiritual especially while prcticing katas. Great work and thanks again.

[TonyYega]

This looks just like Aikido..hmmm

[uncle0eric]

Some interesting stuff. Thanks for sharing.

I don't really see why so many people seem so hostile to the idea of someone creating their own form of self-expression through martial arts. If your religion is part of who you are and martial arts are also part of who you are, then keeping them separate is, for you, inauthentic. For me, it would be inauthentic to put a religious spin on my martial arts. So I don't do it. It's a big world. There's room for all of us.

[Dungarth]

..I'd only practise such an art if it was encouraging people to read the bible & pray, otherwise I don't see the point of it.

[Ohgod95]

@ogskeetdizzle and that's what called Shaolin Kungfu, but do you really believe some kind of ancient Egyptian or Jew could have gone to the Shaolin temple to study these martial art don't ya?

[ElenarMT]

I LOVE THIS! I want to start Christian iaido in my 3 churches - any ideas where we can find a Christian sensei in East England?

[ElenarMT]

I LOVE THIS! I want to start Christian iaido in my 3 churches - any ideas where we can find a Christian sensei in East England?

[ogskeetdizzle]

i hope u accept my comment yeshuado... we are all one jesus is in us all he is all around us. u may call him jesus if you like. i call it Chi. peace and love. god bless.

[mommybush1611]

David said that God taught his hands to war and to use a bow. God knows His people may need to protect themselves. My husband teaches his own system of martial arts called Zenshin Sentou Do, or Whole Body Combat. Martial arts mean nothing more than military combat, as such, some techniques will always look like one another. A straight hand lead punch is the same in boxing, taekwondo, kuk sool won, shotokan, aikido and so forth. There is nothing wrong with learning to protect ourselves.

[grafight]

There already are Christian martial arts, and they have been for centuries, namely the fighting arts of the Knights: The Templars, the Knights of St. James, the Crusaders, etc. Those are the original Christian martial artists.

[vitalislaci]

@grafight

The Templars was named christians but they wasn't christians really, in their hearts

[luckywinner777]

@vitalislaci Oh, you knew Templars? How old are you? About 700 y.o., I suppose? Don' tell about anybody's hearts anithing, if you never knew none of them, because they call it a lie

[bentleysw]

martial arts is about hurting others not just protecting yourself. the pagans in buddism under the inspiriation of thier occult ideas of yin and yang develop the art to kill...jesus said i have come that they might have life...he didnt come to hurt someone

[yeshuado]

@bentleysw - you already posted same message to our videos; sorry but you do not understand much what we are doing, and probably do not wish to understand anything else except what you've already accepted.

[mommybush1611]

@bentleysw Buddhism was not what led to the creation of martial arts. Martial arts have been around for a long time before then. Look at Abir. It is an ancient Jewish combat style. Look at Pankration. It has no pagan influence. The issue for a Christian is learning the way of the heathen. Even Christ asked if His disciples had a sword. There are times to war and times for peace. After all, Christ Himself shall return with a sword and army to render his reward to all the inhabitants of the earth.

[freakoutguitarsolo1]

@bentleysw

watch videos on kalaripayattu the origins of all kung fu. they are very religious an spirtual and into herbal and spiritual medicine

[JimmyTheKirkie]

@bentleysw No what he actually said was "I come not to bring peace, but to bring a sword" (Gospel of Matthew 10:34) Read Psalm 144......1Blessed be the LORD my strength,which teacheth my hands to war,

and my fingers to fight:.....

[SupaSeiyuuki]

What happens when a martial Artist get into a real fight???

(GIVE UP)...(easy)---->THEY GET THEY'RE ASS BEAT.

[yeshuado]

Yeah... this can happen to everybody, unskilled and very skilled....and whats the point?

[KurdishJihadist]

this martial arts is useless, i mean how can u use it in the streets.

[PeterJRaia]

One uses it in the streets by merely LIVING the values to which it helps one awaken. In other words, by learning a person's worth, that someone is sufficient JUST AS THEY ARE, there shouldn't be anything a would-be aggressor can say to draw one AWAY from a principled stand and INTO a state of conflict. Such is in fact, in my view, the real meaning of Yeshua's oft-quoted "turn the other cheek" teaching.

[PeterJRaia]

Furthermore, why would we fear anyone who can hurt the body, but is powerless to touch one's soul? Rather, we fear only the One who can kill the body AND condemn the soul to eternity in Hell. Put more simply, if God is FOR us, who can be AGAINST us?

[Mider999]

depends which martial art and how you apply it

[pinoypunch5]

Yeshua is greek translation of Jesus' name.why did you use his name for this martial art?it's like,literally,"the way of Jesus" if you translate "Yeshua-Do".

[yeshuado]

Actually Hebrew, not Greek :)

[veshkeat]

what makes this christian?

[yeshuado]

i think the best respond will be - you.

it can be Christian, Buddhist, Shinto, or whatever.... all depends from what you have inside and what you really want to give.

[veshkeat]

In other words, there's nothing christian about the martial art. Cool demo, I just don't get the title : /

[yeshuado]

There's a lot, but to discover it is up to you.

[veshkeat]

Assuming you not trying a cheesy attempt to convert me, I guess you mean the philosophy is Christian? Then it would make no sense to use "soft" styles such as aikido rather than striking such as karate. Just look at Christian history of war, never had problems with being aggressiv. Anyways, I think i get it now, thanks

[jewsforjudaism101]

how is it christian. christianity is supposed to be about peace and love,not violence

[Karateforlife777]

That is not true. If you think Christianity is about peace then you have never read the New Covenant. Yeshua Said: "Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword" I am Jewish but at least I learn what the other religion is about before I open my mouth and spew Hara. Rabbinical Judaism is Dead and our people are blind and deaf to the Torah. May G-d have mercy on us on The Great Day Of Judgement.

[yeshuado]

Christianity is about peace - not violence! All evil in the past were done in the name of perverted religion and greedy minds. Yeshua never approved that. So do not judge by what evil people did who had very little common with Christian faith. Christianity is about love and forgiveness, and on those states all.

[Azfargh]

hahahahahahahahahah

Great... aikido have a new name...

[higensan]

the most technique from this clip are from Shoji Nishio sensei´s aikido ... why?

[yeshuado]

Like Kanai Sensei, Shoji Nishio was one of my sensei's in the past and his teaching is still relent and gives a lot of understanding to proper practice art.

[mvolokh101]

Nothing original really, the guys is a master of Aikido and Iaido - and that's exactly what is shown here...I see no new stuff, no Christian martial arts...he might be a Christian tho lol but it doesn't make it a "Chritsian MA"

New philosophy with an old MA doesn't make it a new MA...

[MarioGiMo]

Sensei, I'm not fond to katana, but you really make it look beautyfull!!

[sexybotn]

same as karate...

[shibumiken]

it 's not karate, so you are wrong.

[JUJUTSUBILL]

To resist sin is discipline.

To train martial arts is discipline.

Anyone who thinks he may have good control over himself should honestly

look to try to not sin even once in a day.

This is harder than any other discipline.

[Scanthor]

This is well done.....

[beefygoblin]

What the hell...historicaly speaking shouldn't christian martial arts look like watch?v=DHldHRSi-jo ? I mean, this is pure japanese martial art you have here.

Also, when was the last time you saw someone carrying a sword...when are you going to need that?

[Daimyo12]

You dont understand man because you do not wish to, I think. Christian martial art can be Japanese, Chinese or African, no matter. All depends on what philosophy stands behind it and in what you believe. Do you expect Christians from other cultures to look, eat and speak like 1st century Jews?

And using the sword in training has nothing to do with practical self-defense or killing either.

Use your head.

[TheLodiProject]

I definitely agree with you with regard to Chrisitan martial arts and identity, but don't sell sword training short insofar as it's value in practical self-protection. The unarmed techniques of the daitoryu derive directly from the same gross motor skills and are crippling or deadly, depending on the mercy or malice of the practitioner. It was only when O-Sensei tempered it and made it more "humane" did what we, today, call aikido come into being.

[Scanthor]

Real martial artists understand Defense. Example. If someone tries to tackle you Dont play the same game. This is what you see on the boob tube. Do what I have done.

Move to the side. Keep your distance, make a fool out of your opponent, bend them over your knee and spank them. Make a friend out of an enemy if you can. Experience develops a non-violent nature giving some strength over ones flesh and a resting place for the Holy Spirit to dwell. The rest is in your faith..

[TaeIeon]

beautiful, what is this music called?

[MarioGiMo]

man, conquest of paradise from vangelis

[solenSenshure]

The first part looked like aikido, and some of the jo work was a near rip off from Jo 31 kata, only with an addition here and there, and a stylised twirl toward the end.

[solenSenshure]

the first taijutsu looked alot like aikido.

[zexeru]

cristian martial arts?

when did Jesus taught that?

and the apostols were the 12 ninjas?

[TaeIeon]

you don't understand, do you?

Thant's not what they mean.

[HenryKorol]

Isn't this pure Aikido?

[Godisthebest9]

The descusstion of war and fighting ect, is a long one and goes in circles. War was in heaven even before humans where made. It brings God great joy to see his enemys defeated, but he also states he loves peace too. I discussed this with experinced Biblical students and it all comes down to what the Holy spirit puts in your heart. If you have a warriors spirit and heart like Gideon and David take martial arts( I do). But pray before you make a decision. Let the Holy Spirt lead you not your flesh

[lopdawingchun]

Abraham took his trained servants to get back lot and is stuff. The men and women of God can and should defend themselves.

[globaldesignsolution]

Jesus is the shield and sword for the real christians..these deadly japanese martial arts have nothing to deal with Christianity! You are a lost soul blinded by evil delusions

[Daimyo12]

Martial arts have nothing to deal with Christianity? globaldesignsolution where did you find this statement? If you claim to be religious person so try at least to read the Bible with understanding and you will find dozens of scriptures confirming that Christians can practice self-defense, unless you are Jehova Witness. By your Pharisee attitude and accusation you kill more effective then these people. Think about it.

[dan8060]

what happened to turn the other cheek ? :-O

[yeshuado]

Self-defense is a part of human life, isnt it? Do you belief that Christians have no right to defend themselves against evil? Taking words of Jesus out of context of the Matthew chapters or Bible can result in confusion. Try to read and understand the whole message.

[shamusisdaman]

I don't know. What do you think about Christians and self defense?

[Godisthebest9]

Well the Bible clearly states that we can defend our selfs, but I practice Iaido beacuse I think it repasents the sword of the spirit and I consider myself a christian samurai of sorts. But as far as self defence goes I would say it isn't a practical self defence system, I mean just take MMA and carry a hand gun. I practice it like I said beacuse it resembles the sword of the spirit(to me) and it reminds me what im fighting the devil with.

[newaza2boddha]

y would christian cut another person?

[MarkSamurai5]

St. Peter cut off a high priest's ear with his sword when he was defending Jesus from getting arrested.

[ShadowWhiteHawk]

And then he was scolded by Jesus, was he not? Jesus told him that if he wanted protection, he could've summoned an army of angels to slaughter everyone, yet he did not.

That said, you're right and Christians obviously do need to defend themselves as well. Killing isn't really an option, but if the assaulter is serious and determined to cause harm, breaking an arm can be beneficial to the the christian's health. There is nothing against self-defense in the bible, though it encourages pacifism.

[MyoushinRyuNinjutsu]

SUPERB!!!

Great music and it's SOOOO Inspiring...

GOD bless to you all....

[TaeIeon]

Really beautiful ;)

God bless you!

[phillypcgeek]

Well no matter what you call it, martial arts is good. This man maybe working closely with his church. The passage of time is endless so the fact that he has given his style a name is not a crime. In fact when you study martial arts the martials arts has a way of fitting each practitioner just the way it should. God Bless you! Your brother in Jesus Christ

[MPBLLO]

yeshua do reminds me of kenshin's principle about sword in ruroni kenshin: protecting people and promoting life instead of useless and senseless killing, i think they have similarities...

[yeshuado]

Thx for seeing this, bless you.

[ionutnightwalker]

I don't understand what the dispute is all about, what you see is what it is, aikido, iaido, and kendo, regardless of what some idiot tries to call it. No offence to the protagonists but I think is sad that people feel the need to make up things just to make themselves feel better about their religious beliefs or national identities .I don't believe that there are suckers that fall for it also !

[kibbleofdoom]

it seems each of the major three monotheistic religions now claim a martial art....jews have krav maga, muslims have a strong hold on silat (specifically silat mubai) and the christians have...this. not very original i will say.

[796220]

no offence but this looks alot like akido and not some christian martail art.

[yeshuado]

No offence taken, in Yeshua-Do program both movements and techniques of self-defense can be taken from any martial art, however we stress on having Christian philosophy, values and principles of conduct as priority for moral and spiritual development and those are not much found in aikido. Henceforth we call it Yeshua-Do.

[wqtpuu]

@796220 as i understand it he calls his school/association/club Yeshua-Do (dojo) and not the martial art it's teaching. (Judging from what the video-description says.)

[TrainingFanatic]

for those of you who don't think christianity and ma mix, you have no idea what you are talking about. Martial arts can be applied to any ideaology as the purpose of ma is to become a self-actualized person, which is a goal for any christian who understands his fatih.

[Dadutta]

WHAT is the point of a Christian (a strongly Pacifist teaching) combat technique?

[hwiseman]

Lunge, then give the other cheek. LOL. Sorry, couldn't resist that one. BTW, there is Jewish martial arts and it's kick-ass.

[onthecorner1978]

people this is just another jewish mockery about christians to whom refere themselves as jewish, but that they mainly r Khazarians worshipping god in the hebrew way, thinking to be jewishs

[Laqez]

And buddhists are not pacifists?

[fritz300]

Cause there will be a war and wedding feast. Dont u know we are going back to Israel?

[AlienFnord]

I don't have much respect for your Christian ideology, but you have very fluid and beautiful movements.

[VanellusVanellus]

But what has this to do with Jesus I can't understand...

[zexeru]

you are playng a dangerous game!

i don't judge you but God told us about life !

martial arts teach us about death!

how to kill!

cristianity and martial arts do not mix!

[piercinglight]

And who will fight for God in the final days? Will you be up to the task? How can you be a warrior with no training, without knowledge in martial arts? If your faith is weak you will have no chance at survival, martial arts is a tool just for those times. How can you protect your family? Do you have perfect faith all the time?

[HendrixGirl4270]

...martial arts is about self defense and learning to be humble;

[HendrixGirl4270]

and disciplined.

[ShadowWarrior88]

By commenting you already judged. Christianity and MA do not mix. Who were davids famous warriors? Adino the Ezrite, Eleazar the son of Dodo, Shammah the son of Agee. What did David do with a slingshot? Hasnt israel been fighting for years? Didnt they have to fight to get back the holy land 1967? And MA is not about death. Moreihei Aikido is not about death, its about budo love. Revelations talks about the last war that will come.

[AlienFnord]

Aikido, which most (if not all) the demonstrated techniques are from, has nothing to do with killing or injuring but rather with conflict avoidance and peace.

[BLOFFERR]

amaizing work !

[tigre777blanco]

I like the music

[kyokushinkaec]

Sensei my respect to you and your dojo. OSU!

[yeshuado]

Thank you Friend :)

[tigre777blanco]

God bless you

[kyokushinkaec]

Nice vid :)

[TAKENnameARGH]

Jesus wouldnt fight.

Turning the other cheek eh?

[kyokushinkaec]

Jesus actually fought. He banished the merchants and the money chargers from the temple with a whip. "Turn the other cheek"` means: avoid violence. But nowhere it is written that you shouldn`t fight if there is a serious threat. In fact, my beliefs are Christian and I am a Kyokushin practitioner. There is complete harmony between my principles.

[rosscoelho]

good reply to TAKENnameARGH. thats exactly wat i try to explain to my christian friends in relation to that scripture. nice to kno u r into kyokushin.

[hazukijitsu]

Osu!

[Enoch2]

Wow, amazing! This glorifies God and I also think your moves are inspired! Bless you and your ongoing efforts. God removes all opposition!

[Enoch2]

Wow, amazing! This glorifies God and I also think your moves are inspired! Bless you.

[djresonance]

nice form

[ajreed3]

I don't want to get into a religious flame-war here...

but, just as a simple observation:

Wouldn't Yeshua-do be a much more simple series of movements, technically speaking?

I mean, like: stand back up, and turn the other cheek?

Nice movements, though. You seem to control your weapon well. Try not to die by it.

[japanamayshunx]

Good Video, First time hearing a Christian Martial Arts, I guess this is for Physical Warfare, but I think the Spiritual Warfare is much more intense. When I go to Heaven I will train with Archangel Micheal. By the way, Whats name of the song?

[seanaus2008]

if your joking thats pretty funny, if you are...

[Iberianlobo]

If I remember correctly, kenjutsu and bujutsu came from Japan. These arts essentially developed in pagan cultures as a result of the pagan mindset. Even the European Christian war skills were based on older pagan methods of fighting. If you don't believe this, analyze the names of the martial techiques. Many come from Mother Nature, not religious doctrine. Why do Christians continue to steal and borrow from pagan cultures?

[yeshuado]

Sir, are you still using TV or electronic set made in Japan or Korea? For sure not made by Christians... If you want to be under your 'religious Law', so check well your house, and if you find any Sony/Panasonic TV or Toyota car in your possession be sure to give away or destroy it before you decide to use again.

[Iberianlobo]

With all due respect sir, it sounds like you are assuming that I am a Christian. I am not. I consider myself a neo-pagan and I am not attacking you, so there is no need for 3 replies to my one inquiry. You seem very defensive and I did not intend to provoke that reaction in you, I apologize. I simply asked a question.

[yeshuado]

I was practicing martial arts intensively 15 yrs. before I become a Christian (1993). And what about samurai or Chinese warriors converted to Christ? Does it mean that to be a Christian you have to destroy all your experience and knowledge and become brainless? We are using what was given to us to glorify God and helping others.

[Iberianlobo]

I commend you on your training and your movement looks good. I too train in Budo (13 years now). However, it seems odd to me that you would glorify Yahweh and Christ by studying the art of warfare. Perhaps we understand Budo in different terms?

[yeshuado]

Interestingly how religious fundamentalists and Budo agnostics joined hands together to attack Christian martial arts project; both groups call us 'thieves', 'deceived', etc. However, who seems to be locked in the box of ignorance and limited perception. Christianity which immersed from Jewish tradition/nation embraced in the following centuries all cultures either Western or Eastern, African or Indian; because the Christian belief is not anymore strictly Jewish, it belongs to whole mankind.

[yeshuado]

Apostle Paul said: Everything is permissive except -- SIN; and there's no god/deity except the One whom we serve. That's why apostles could eat without fear any food offered to idols with the peace of mind. This is a powerful demonstration of faith and freedom given to us by Jesus. And truly there's more freedom in the Body of Christ than religious minds can comprehend (Gal.5.1).

[Iberianlobo]

I am orthopraxic not orthodoxic in my faith. Understand, I don't care if you choose to practice budo. In fact, I think its great for everyone. I just wonder how a Christian rationalizes it. I have not as yet found a good explanation as to why Christians continue to celebrate pagan holidays that have been usurped. Most don't care or cannot find a biblical reference to back it up. So I am just wondering about the martial arts.

[Iberianlobo]

Just realize sir, you are out in the open about this. Good for you! However, you will be asked, so don't get ticked off. Live your Budo.

[Iberianlobo]

I agree. Christianity, like all spiritual paths are multicultural in nature.

[Mrruff23]

if there ever was really any sort of christian martial arts before this it would be like how the knoights fight considering the crusaders

[Jujutsuka4LIfe]

Religion is about as useful to martial arts as a sewing machine is for bowling.

[aikibudo666]

Man you're wrong, religion is all about, but must be right religion, not this one. Have you seen eastern martial art without religious influence of Buddhism, Shinto, Zen, or Taoism; doubt it, unless you're doing just simple sport activity as judo guys. Open your eyes. KATZ!

[tommotomt]

the ideas which are common among the religions you mention are not unique to religion, they are primate morals.

hail satan.

[kyokushinkaec]

I have seen and they are more than one. One example-Kuttu Varisai.

[ephrayimlevi]

.......This is Akido, nothing about this is original, just the religious perspective.

[professorkarma]

Yeah, you're right... it's just a copy of Aikido and even more watered down. How is that possible?

[13samurai2]

Mr.professorkarma, if Yeshua-do is watered down copy of something or better removed from Aikido idols and demons (spoken and worshiped by Ueshiba's generation) that act should be considered as an innovation in Budo world, not mentioning great welcome by Christian communities, I think. Whatever you say about that guy, I perceive his performance on master level. Try to see beyond your own prejudices, if you can of course.

[Kenshincz]

innovation in budo? you must be joking. Budo is so old and has been developed for many many centuries in East, carefully connected with easterns traditions, now who is this guy from America, who cant truly understand Eastern traditions, to think he can make innovation in budo? No doubt he is good in budo, but he makes it more "show for fans" than deep budo.

[tommotomt]

no.

budo has always been evolving, never stagnant.

[tommotomt]

totally dude this guy has serious skills. lovely timing.

[silentfist862]

I don't understand what makes this different from Aikido... That being said, the demonstrations were great. Very confident looking noto. :)

[openuniverse2003]

I agree with you. The techniques presented are all Aikido. He's very good. But "Yeshua-Do"?????

I visited the main website, I find nothing that makes this "different" than "regular" Aikido.

[Daimyo12]

I think the main difference between Yeshua-do and Aikido is a religious approach. Most aikido practitioners are involved in Shinto, Buddhism, Zen, or New-Age. I am aikido advanced student and make my opinion on careful observation. Indeed, there is only a handful group of people who's indifferent to such practices. So, I think, he's trying to be faithful to his Christian faith. He also interestingly combined aikido techniques with different styles of iaido and jodo.

[embakahir]

By the way you guys, Inspire me!!!

[yeshuado]

Thanks, be blessed.

[Litoxp]

Our Lord would never ever condone any type of fighting even for defense. I say this with some credibility. I hold a BA in Theology. If there was anything Jesus was against, it was violence. This is why his teaching included, "love your enemy" which was obsurd to anyone from 1st century teachings.

[yeshuado]

Dear Brother, Christian Martial Art --Yeshua-Do can seem very problematic to swallow both to Budo practitioners and some Christians. Please be not too quick to pronounce judgment on us. It is good to be zealous for God, but sometimes zeal without knowledge can only support rather limited fundamentalist's view, so we have to be careful not to cause division (Rom.10.2).

[yeshuado]

If you honestly are looking for the answer, I think there is a lot of satisfactory information on the Christian Martial Arts Network, also on our Yeshua-Do website, and in the Bible itself.

[embakahir]

Luke 22:36-38 Tell me who's speaking here, and what is the context. Literal or parable? Any honest reading of scripture reveals that the hope of any Christian is to avoid violence, but the resposibility of any Christian father is to provide, and protect. Incidentally, google the name John Ziska from Bohemia 1420 or so, Because of his skills at war Bohemia became a safe haven for literacy, and Bible teaching thru Wycliffe, then Huss (in Bohemia).

[kahunt18]

You say Jesus was against fighting, I agree, but you also said even for self-defence. That is a much more difficult statement to defend and then what about the defense of others? Example, If a 22 year old Jesus and his mother were walking down the streets of Nazarith and some 3 or 4 thugs started harrasing them would Jesus do nothing because of his spirituality or would he do what was nessesary to protect his mother.

[kahunt18]

Romans 12:18 gives us the biblical balance for this difficult subject that christians have argued over for centuries "If it is possible, as much as it depends on you, live peacefully with all men." This biblical truth is more realistic than your over simplified statement that Jesus is agains all violence. We are to be peacefull as much as possible but peace is a two way street like any relationship it takes two. Sometimes the opposite of war is not peace but rather it is slavery

[kahunt18]

Many great men and women of God have also been great warriors both spititualy and physically. "The kingdom of God is suffering violence and the violent take it by force" As a student of theology make sure you don't try to be more spiritual than God. Many theologans make this mistake many times i.e. reqireing celibesy because sex is "unspiritual"

[kahunt18]

Remember someone much more spiritual than you or I (Michael the archangle) fought and threw the devil out of heaven. Let the Bible influence your theology not your theology influece the Bible

[Elyonadonai]

Litoxp, it is obvious you have never read the Book of Revelations. Tell me Jesus is "against fighting" when it specifically says He is going to return and lay a righteous smackdown on the armies of Satan.

[tommotomt]

the book of revelations was added to the bible many, many years after jesus had died. the jews stole it from the pagans and changed a few bits, then the christians stole it from the jews and changed a few bits. what a mess.

[embakahir]

I love how the pagans keep saying (like the stereotype of the russians) "besides we invented it first." The book of Daniel has alot of the same info. and predates Christ's advent by several hundred years...Proven by the fact that the Torah (O.T.) was translated into Latin Vulgate 300 years before Christ, Oh yea, and Nebuchadnezzar (pagan king of Babylon, wrote the 4th Ch. of Daniel...he has something to say to you.) read...become educated:)

[Litoxp]

How in your worldview does justice imply "a righteous smackdown" meaning fighting in the sense of human versus human, brother versus brother, child of God versus child of God? The Lord taught "turn the other cheek" and "Love your enemies" Both of which were shocking to his disciples because they new exactly that he meant it in the literal sense not in a figurative/metaphoric sense.

[tommotomt]

probably 99.99% of fighting is avoidable. studying fighting teaches you this.

[beauch]

"Jesus-do." Funny funny.

[Daimyo12]

What's so funny? Jesus or Christian Budo?

I think both must be taken into our consideration seriously.

[nerdywerdy89]

"do" means way of life or art, so in reality it really means Jesus-way of life