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Dev

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Hi there, this is my first post. It has been a few years since I visited this site. So my topic is about what I do as a career. I started training at 17 and then competing at 22. I am 26 now and have a fight in a couple of weeks (it's been a couple of years since my last). I guess my concern or why I bring this up is because I often wonder if this is God's will or am I following my own path. Sometimes I don't understand why I do it. Honestly, fighting terrifies me. I don't particularly enjoy the anticipation or waiting. It scares me and brings a lot of anxiety. But at the same time I become more focused and driven and tend to pray more and lean on Jesus. Maybe because I feel like I am on a mission of some sort and I need Him. I pray and ask if this is His will for me. I just want to live for Him.
 
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blue_ladybug

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So basically you're asking, is getting pummeled and beat up, and pummeling others, what Jesus wants for you? Somehow I don't think so. Surely there are other less violent, better ways to serve Him. :)


Dev said:
Hi there, this is my first post. It has been a few years since I visited this site. So my topic is about what I do as a career. I started training at 17 and then competing at 22. I am 26 now and have a fight in a couple of weeks (it's been a couple of years since my last). I guess my concern or why I bring this up is because I often wonder if this is God's will or am I following my own path. Sometimes I don't understand why I do it. Honestly, fighting terrifies me. I don't particularly enjoy the anticipation or waiting. It scares me and brings a lot of anxiety. But at the same time I become more focused and driven and tend to pray more and lean on Jesus. Maybe because I feel like I am on a mission of some sort and I need Him. I pray and ask if this is His will for me. I just want to live for Him.
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Dev

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blue_ladybug said:
So basically you're asking, is getting pummeled and beat up, and pummeling others, what Jesus wants for you? Somehow I don't think so. Surely there are other less violent, better ways to serve Him. :)
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I agree that the violence isn't very suitable. But I guess my perspective on it is that it's a sport. I don't necessarily want to hurt the other man out of anger but to show my ability and skill and prove it in competition. One thing I have gained from practicing and competing is becoming a coach and teacher to younger kids. I am part of a new gym in my town and teach a youth class and beginners (adults). This has taught me patience, humility and I feel like it is preparing me to be a father one day (kids are from ages 6 to 12). A lot of the students come in have been bullied or have low confidence. The best part is seeing them gain more confidence and come out of their shells. I've had kids that won't even smile and are very timid/shy. Now they are gaining new friends and are working hard at something they enjoy. Thank you for the response blue_ladybug.
 
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How good are you? If you are properly trained then you should be fine. Like you said it's a sport with rules so it's not like you're fighting to the death. I say that if you have the opportunity to preach the gospel to anyone whether it's a fighter, fan etc... then by all means ho for it.
 
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Dev said:
Hi there, this is my first post. It has been a few years since I visited this site. So my topic is about what I do as a career. I started training at 17 and then competing at 22. I am 26 now and have a fight in a couple of weeks (it's been a couple of years since my last). I guess my concern or why I bring this up is because I often wonder if this is God's will or am I following my own path. Sometimes I don't understand why I do it. Honestly, fighting terrifies me. I don't particularly enjoy the anticipation or waiting. It scares me and brings a lot of anxiety. But at the same time I become more focused and driven and tend to pray more and lean on Jesus. Maybe because I feel like I am on a mission of some sort and I need Him. I pray and ask if this is His will for me. I just want to live for Him.
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Gods will is for you to prosper wherever you go, and to keep his ways. If MMA is what you do, go with it, and go with God as you go, and this should be included in anything you do.
 
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blue_ladybug

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There is a difference between fighting for self-defense, and doing it just to get respect and win awards or whatever. Hopefully, the kids are doing it for the right reasons, and not just to look "cool" in the eyes of their admirers. Is this a class where the goal is to pound the snot out of the other guy just to win awards? Or is it a (slightly more sensible, lol) self defense karate class?

Dev said:
I agree that the violence isn't very suitable. But I guess my perspective on it is that it's a sport. I don't necessarily want to hurt the other man out of anger but to show my ability and skill and prove it in competition. One thing I have gained from practicing and competing is becoming a coach and teacher to younger kids. I am part of a new gym in my town and teach a youth class and beginners (adults). This has taught me patience, humility and I feel like it is preparing me to be a father one day (kids are from ages 6 to 12). A lot of the students come in have been bullied or have low confidence. The best part is seeing them gain more confidence and come out of their shells. I've had kids that won't even smile and are very timid/shy. Now they are gaining new friends and are working hard at something they enjoy. Thank you for the response blue_ladybug.
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Ugly

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You say this is something that causes fear and anxiety and you question if you should be doing it. Then go on today it drives you to pray more.
Replace MMA with... robbing a bank. When i rob a bank I get so scared I pray more. Does robbing the bank become justified?
You can't do what's wrong in your heart and justify it by saying when I do wrong I pray more. Where sin abounds grace abounds even more. But does that mean I should keep on sinning? No!
Your own words answer your question.

Now note that I am not saying I think MMA is a sin, but rather the feelings you're battling with suggest you are pushing forward with something you know isn't right for You. Once you counter your own conscience it becomes sin.
 
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Dev

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Socreta93 said:
How good are you? If you are properly trained then you should be fine. Like you said it's a sport with rules so it's not like you're fighting to the death. I say that if you have the opportunity to preach the gospel to anyone whether it's a fighter, fan etc... then by all means ho for it.
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I'm pretty good and have trained for almost a decade in a lot of areas. 2-0 amateur. 3-2 pro. That's what I think about too. If those opportunities arise, then hopefully I use them for His will. And giving glory to Him, always.
 
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Dev

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blue_ladybug said:
There is a difference between fighting for self-defense, and doing it just to get respect and win awards or whatever. Hopefully, the kids are doing it for the right reasons, and not just to look "cool" in the eyes of their admirers. Is this a class where the goal is to pound the snot out of the other guy just to win awards? Or is it a (slightly more sensible, lol) self defense karate class?
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It's self defense based. BJJ which is a grappling sport with submissions. Wrestling and kickboxing. I try hard to make it clear that it's last resort to defend yourself or others, if needed.
 
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Dev

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Ugly said:
You say this is something that causes fear and anxiety and you question if you should be doing it. Then go on today it drives you to pray more.
Replace MMA with... robbing a bank. When i rob a bank I get so scared I pray more. Does robbing the bank become justified?
You can't do what's wrong in your heart and justify it by saying when I do wrong I pray more. Where sin abounds grace abounds even more. But does that mean I should keep on sinning? No!
Your own words answer your question.

Now note that I am not saying I think MMA is a sin, but rather the feelings you're battling with suggest you are pushing forward with something you know isn't right for You. Once you counter your own conscience it becomes sin.
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I understand what you mean. The fear and anxiety comes in waves. Only if I think about the fight and get lost in my head. I'm pretty over analytical about things so I think of worst case scenarios to happen. I mean fear of failure can happen to anyone in their career. A teacher can be fearful and anxious that they may not do as well as they hope or let down their students. I've worried my whole life, but then I pray and listen/read the Word and that usually goes away.
 
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I used to practice martial arts (a long long time ago...) and it was very exciting and intense, but the competitors respected each other at all times. Honor and integrity was put above everything else...



What I don't like about MMA is the brutality. There are virtually no rules. Its a lot like watching a streetfight. I'm sure there is a lot of skill involved but for the most part it just looks like two people trying to beat each other up....
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So what does this have to do with your question? I really don't know.. :rolleyes:
 
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Socreta93

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There are many rules in MMA, no biting, no groin attacks, no headbutts, not trikes to the back of the head, no eye gouging, no fish hooking, no knees to the head when the opponent is grounded and many more.
 
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NoNameMcgee

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do you think you would make a better example for how a member of the body of Christ should be as someone who straps on 4 oz gloves and knocks people out or even if you prefer grappling

snaps arms or chokes out men wearing no shirt with children and ladies watching

or as someone who doesnt?


or think getting a platform to share what it is God reveals to you in order to glorify His name through violence is the best way to be the salt of the earth?


i think your minds in the right place though
self examination is huge and its Gods will youre looking for in your life

i will pray for you to see what it is that God wants for you


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beastslayer1970

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zeroturbulence said:
I used to practice martial arts (a long long time ago...) and it was very exciting and intense, but the competitors respected each other at all times. Honor and integrity was put above everything else...



What I don't like about MMA is the brutality. There are virtually no rules. Its a lot like watching a streetfight. I'm sure there is a lot of skill involved but for the most part it just looks like two people trying to beat each other up....
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So what does this have to do with your question? I really don't know.. :rolleyes:
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My favorite style of Martial Arts is Klik-Pow
 
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