The BIG studio fight!

As many of you may already know, on Friday I invited Mike Martinez of the Independant Yakzir Maka Federation ( a faith-based martial art) to talk with me in the studio. We had a great tiem, and the interview went well. What you DIDN'T hear though, came after we turned off the mics. Just to test my skill, I thought I'd surprise Mike and attack him. It started well, as you can see here-

However, let me assure you that it is NEVER wise to attack an experienced martial artist with multiple black belts. I soon learned this lesson the hard way. He came back at me before I even knew what was happening-

And finally, Mike ended the squbble as quickly as it had begun with a Judo-throw right onto the studio sound board-

At this point, I figured Mike had had enough, so I let him go.....

If you want some more information on Yakzir-Maka, please check out the website. Its right here in Bakersfield, its Christ-centered, and its completely free! http://ymfederation.googlepages.com

Christians and Martial Arts

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/