Martial arts is such a microcosm of society. We see traditions going the way of the dodo, and wonder how much energy to put into preserving them vs innovating. In the 21st century in particular, we move fast and break a lot of things, up to and including tradition. A lot of that is exactly how we get better: creative destruction. The tough part is not throwing out the baby with the bathwater!
It's a complicated thing, that's why I am always avoiding answers, I just try and pose questions, with maybe a nudge to try and get people to try a different perspective. I don't have the answers, but it is a puzzle that is constantly on my mind.
Martial arts is such a microcosm of society. We see traditions going the way of the dodo, and wonder how much energy to put into preserving them vs innovating. In the 21st century in particular, we move fast and break a lot of things, up to and including tradition. A lot of that is exactly how we get better: creative destruction. The tough part is not throwing out the baby with the bathwater!
It's a complicated thing, that's why I am always avoiding answers, I just try and pose questions, with maybe a nudge to try and get people to try a different perspective. I don't have the answers, but it is a puzzle that is constantly on my mind.
The older I get, the more I like the "let's stop and think about this complicated thing" approach.