The meaning of present martial arts has change?

Since guns are mainly used in battles, is there a usefulness in Martial Arts? I have background in martial arts, but I don't feel there is a need to practice them anymore. I just think it is overrated. What is the point? If someone comes up to me and pops one on my head, then where is the use of my skills? Don't give all that crap about self-defense or knowledge you gain from the arts to avoid the situation. Martial Arts were created for only one reason, to train people to fight and kill. Have almost all martial arts these days lost their ways? Maybe not, Muay Tai or some grappling arts stand out. Still, these arts are minor compare to the past Arts. Most martial artists used mixed martial arts and trained to handle similar styles that they would simply be able to get out of any grappling or straight fighting situations back then. Today, it became too commercialized that I wouldn’t be surprised when Japanese or Korean fighters lose matches against grappling or Tai fighters.Any thought?

The meaning of present martial arts has change?
You make some good points , however I am an American soldier . If my weapon malfunctions , I have to be able to defend myself with my hands . The way things are going in the world at this point in time , I think everyone should learn some self defense . I agree that some martial styles are stagnated , I blame this on teachers who want to be everyones friend not their instructor . ( there are some other reasons : too many to list actually) Some still practice the war arts , but most people practice self defense or sport fighting . Nothing wrong with that , after all some knowledge is better then none. Martial arts may be somewhat over rated , but does that render them totally useless ?No. Of course everyone is entitled to their opinion .
Reply:Do you carry a gun in your hand at all times? If not MA might save your life. MA is about a lot more than fighting. That's what the "Do" is all about. You have a background in fighting, not true Martial Arts. Learn the difference.
Reply:yeah i have 2 agree a gun can stop any martial artist... if u hit them BUT that gun (if a pistol) only has around 7-9 bullets u don't understand it's not like the movies were the hero hits some1 with every bullet and kills them... but all i'm trying 2 get 2 is bullet run out! period and ur martial arts only runs out when u do... hope that made since.
Reply:How funny... I got in fight twice and no one pull out a gun. Most people I know don't have gun. Most people doesn't carry gun on them 24/7. People usually carry gun if they're in lot of risk, but why would they want to start a fight if they perfer to avoid attention?





Also in WWI or WWII, more soldiers was killed with trench shovel than small firearm.
Reply:Guns ARE martial arts.





Martial arts = the arts of MARS, MARS = the god of war.





Martial arts are a western term not an eastern one.





Guns are used for war, hands are used for war, knives are used for war.....
Reply:So life is harsh, why live it then, as you might die. you see, your attitude is defeatist and even though it is true, why give up on martial arts because a lot of guns are going around?





the day that in a car accident you have no gun and they dont either, what is the point then? roll up and accept defeat?





I say keep training. by training yourself you can train others, like your partners, parents, children... and give them a sense of safety. guns are present, but not everywhere, and not always used. just because guns defeat training does not make training useless.





just because we die anyway, does that make life useless... or precious enough to live it fully?


traditional arts suck though, dont need a gun to see that.

azalea