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I think we're fighting an uphill battle to combat ignorance about martial arts. There are so many false images out there that no matter what we show the public they simply won't accept it. Every action movie that shows outrageous martial arts stunts feeds the McDojos and makes us look boring.

Society as a whole wants sensationalism and good honest martial arts are too down to earth and "sedate". We don't jump around because it's impractical. We don't clash swords and make sparks fly because you would ruin your weapon. We don't kick to the head because you'd get punched in the boys for your trouble

I think we have to accept that most people are going to look at us as a bunch of lunatics and get a good laugh out of us. We teach those that want to learn and brush off the rest. I'm not saying you shouldn't invite them out to watch or show them what we do but don't let it bother you when they revert to "movie mode" and start whipping your shinai or bokken around. Just duck and wait for them to get tired, or better yet DON'T LET THEM TOUCH YOUR GEAR!!! Your moms porcelin figures will thank you.