These days the martial arts are changing. While there are more children in the martial arts than adults, there are also relatively few teens. We in the martial arts community have an extraordinary opportunity right now to reach teens through their culture and their music. The Martial Fusion is the vehicle through which we can repopulate our schools with teens and teach them the positive values of the traditional arts: self-discipline, respect, honor, etc.
The Martial Fusion is a vehicle for fitness, forms, weapons, self-defense, mixed martial arts, dance, expression and self-understanding. It is the blending of two similar art forms--martial arts and dance--that both require a great deal of physical coordination. Emphasizing free expression above all else, The Martial Fusion cultivates freedom of movement rather then robotic responses.
However, The Martial Fusion is rooted in traditional martial arts. One can only flow through movements freely when such movements have already been ingrained. Then the individual will achieve the fluid mind that will take them beyond the structure. Ultimately, The Martial Fusion transcends systems and unfolds the physical, mental and spiritual development of the individual. This art becomes a tool, which enables the individual to reach full potential as a human being. It brings out each individual's personal best.
For young adults and teens who are at a time in their lives where self-discipline and conformity are particularly challenging values, The Martial Fusion encourages them to express themselves and their culture while rooting them in traditional movements and values.
Through the study of The Martial Fusion, students can discover a world beyond the physical attributes of the body. Aside from physical well belong; students can develop mentally, emotionally, and morally. As a result, The Martial Fusion will continue to change to suite the needs of our teens and future generations to come by packaging the ancient in the contemporary.
The general public doesn't care about names, styles or disputes among the martial artists. Their main concern is learning something that will contribute to their own self- development. As long as the end result of their training produces positive results in their lives, they will be dedicated students. This is what The Martial Fusion is all about--growing, changing, adapting, and accepting. With these universal principles being the foundation of The Martial Fusion, it can be a continued part of your curriculum and a continuing positive influence on students for years to come.
The Maryland state government recently endorsed a blueprint for supporting positive growth in teens. It included programs for strong family connection, stronger school policies, better community involvement, health provider policies, and positive media and marketing support. The Martial Fusion was the only martial arts program to be included in the state of Maryland's blueprint. As this program was presented, a state representative said that it helps our youth through good and bad times, allows them to be free, helps them transcend stereotypes, and fosters strong character. The legislature recognized The Martial Fusion's potential to get teens physically, mentally and spiritually fit, and to turn them into future leaders.