There
are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run the
sword will always be conquered by the spirit.
Napoleon Bonaparte
To
learn how to fight, to test themselves, or to develop discipline are just some
of the many reasons People train in combat. I have always believed that part of
what defines a true Gentleman is having that martial training, be it from a Military
Education or be it from a Martial Discipline. Life is a struggle, a constant
combat, to become a better man. This Martial training gives you the tools necessary
to stand face to face with life.
Keep
in mind that I am not talking about your fists when I mention Martial Training
giving you proper tools. What it gives you is discipline, responsibility, and
humility. That is why I cannot stand fighters who brag about their skill yet having
no idea what it means to be a Warrior. They might be great at beating someone
up, but they are little more than brawlers and petty sluggers.
So
when I was sent this vid, I was inspired. Amateur MMA fighter Mike Pangtangco
was recently in a match where the disparity between his skills and his opponent’s
were incredibly obvious from the start. So before the fight really even got
going, he just tapped out. When asked why, his reply was that of a true Gentleman/Warrior
He didn’t train against me and I didn’t train for him…The only thing I’m going to finish the fight is him to go in the hospital…and I would feel terrible.
Remember,
gentlemen. You train for yourself and you fight to test yourself. This is not
about glory, or ego, or vanity. Not stopping the fight, not giving up would have
been the act of a man guided, not by honor or discipline, but by vanity and
pride.
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