No, being a warrior is a way of living. A way of thinking.. The so called "Bushido" or "Way of the warrior". These warriors live with personal codes and train them body and mind in a special way.
Warriors practice a martial art and study there philosofie combining it with there personal codes.
Its easy to make fun of a 20th century warrior since we all live in a "look how fancy I am society", even I make fun of 'm sometimes. With a full bottle of sake next to me that is =P..
... Kampai!!..
This man is the founder of an incredible art called: Aikikai Aikido.
He is a wise man with a beautifull way of thinking and vision on life.
In his eyes everything is "one" and all is in harmony. Even in a fight he tends to keep this harmony and win without hurting his enemy.
He tought me: Be aware of what you can, master your techniques but do not use them. Neither put them up for a show.
This man is the greatest swordsman ever known to man. He grew up as a drifter and became some street punk.
From out that he grew to a master swordsman and beyond that a true warrior.
As he traveled trough Japan he encountered many enemies and opponents. None of them were a match for Musashi..
On a certain stage of his life he started to live in a cave which is now concidered a sacred place. Many samurai are burried beneath his cave. While spending his time in the cave he wrote a book called "the five rings". Its about life and swordsmanship.. this book is still being translated... The pieces which I did get a close view on were very deep and inspiring.
He grew from a punk into a warrior, much respect!
Well this is a man.. this is a LEGEND we all know!.. He was an expert martial art master and founder of "Jeet Kune Do".
Next to this he made many movies regarding his extraordinary kung fu style. He was a symbol, a legend, an example and the pride of entire China.
Next to his movies and troublesome issues in the U.S. he was a sincere wise man with of unlocking someones potential.
After his death he left allot of people in a shock and many practioners in tears...
He was a great fighter with great visions, I admire him greatly and if I could make a wish it would be training with Bruce Lee himself!
Another man we probably all know, Jet Li! A kung fu movie star. He also perfectionised his skills and from what I have read; a wide and wise visison on life and martial arts.
The movies which he was a part of inspired me greatly and comparing him with other martial art actors, his acting skills are pretty damn good!
Another great fighter which has an exclusive view on life and its beings. How come all great warriors are bound with philosofie?
This is an upcoming star in martial art movie entertainment!.. Well to me and for allot of more folks he allready is a star and an upcoming legend!..
He made a few movies now and all of his stunts are without visual effects and wires. Its all pure and executed by Tony Jaa himself.
A fighter from Thailand, specialised in Mauy Thai!.. I am expecting much of this man and alltough I have never read anything astonishing coming from him.. I believe he is a true warrior.
Keep up the good work!