Today, Friday, February 29, I will be interviewing Mike Martinez, the founder and cheif instructor of Yakzir-Maka, a reality-based self defense system.
This is an interview I am excited about. You do not often hear the terms 'martial arts' and 'Christian' in the same sentence; maybe not the same paragraph, or even same page. This is one of the rare instances where you do. Mike's unique martial art is based on faith. This is what the Yakzir-Maka website says: "The foundation of the Yakzir-Makah system is based on the teachings of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ." It may seem like an odd combination, but when you consider that your faith should not be limited just to church walls, it makes sense. In everything you do, do it for the glory of God.
I know there are some people that do not like the idea of martial arts. There are some pacificsts that would never consider it. My view is that if I am ever in a position of danger, especially if its a situation that would endanger my family, I want to be able to know the best way to get us out of danger and neutralize the threat. I certainly hope I never have to face that kind of situation, but just like you hope your house never burns down, you have insurance just in case something like that does happen.
So I want to know, what is your opinion? What do you think about Christians and martial arts? Did your opinion change after hearing Mike share? What do you think the Bible says about self-defense?
Leave me a comment with your thoughts.
If you are interested in getting more information about the faith-based Yakzir Maka, Check out the website at http://ymfederation.googlepages.com/
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Hey Matt, It's Daniel. I forgot to mention that I too am into the martial arts. Or I was when I was a kid.
I have forgotten more than I ever learned except the pain that was inflicted on me. Sort of like the pain you were suffering.
Mine was more like humiliation!
I believe that a Christian who is trained in self defense is probably more compassionate because of the understanding that that person has concerning the well being of others.
It's too bad that more Christians don't or won't understand this concept.
Congratulations on surviving what you started!! That guy is one tough Hombre!
In His Service, Daniel
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