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**vulikox** · 07-17-2012, 09:27 PM

Is there a particular martial art one can take up as a muslim? I know it is sunnat to learn archery, in todays day and age, the practical application of that is not so much. Also in a lot of countries, it is not practical to learn shooting. So is there a way of learning to fight without hurting others? To learn self-defence?

p.s. i tried karate a few times, at the end there was a bowing ceremony involved, which i didn't like so much. Also Tai Chi is based on Taoism, Yoga (which gives strength.. based on hinduism etc).

السلام عليكم

Practicing archery, while not practical is still sunnah and will still get you rewards Inshaa Allah. Besides, one day we will go back to sticks and stones. I love archery and would love to do it, unfortunately there is nowhere nearby that I know of that offers it which is a shame.

Why is it not practical to learn shooting? There are many shooting ranges you can go to where you hit boards and don't harm any living thing.

For self defence there is jui jitsu, you say you don't like the bowing though which is also a factor here. You usually just do a little bow I'm not sure why you are averse to it but if it's a very big thing then maybe jui-jitsu isn't for you. Then again if you explain to them why you don't like to bow they may not mind if it's a valid reason. For example, I have seen in some places the competitors do sajdah to each other before starting to fight, I would not be required to do that at all as it's completely against Islam.

Regards to Tai Chi and the rest, does it matter what it is based on so long as it doesn't involve anything unislamic. I have tried yoga myself, it is very good for stretching your muscles and becoming more flexible.

There is always boxing and kickboxing as well, all you need to do is take out the sparring and competition element and you're all set for an Islamic self defence. Punching and kicking well is just as important self defence techniques as are throwing someone to the group, submissions etc etc. Not to mention it is absolutely fantastic for fitness.

07-17-2012, 09:27 PM	#34
vulikox Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 638 Senior Member	Is there a particular martial art one can take up as a muslim? I know it is sunnat to learn archery, in todays day and age, the practical application of that is not so much. Also in a lot of countries, it is not practical to learn shooting. So is there a way of learning to fight without hurting others? To learn self-defence? p.s. i tried karate a few times, at the end there was a bowing ceremony involved, which i didn't like so much. Also Tai Chi is based on Taoism, Yoga (which gives strength.. based on hinduism etc). السلام عليكم Practicing archery, while not practical is still sunnah and will still get you rewards Inshaa Allah. Besides, one day we will go back to sticks and stones. I love archery and would love to do it, unfortunately there is nowhere nearby that I know of that offers it which is a shame. Why is it not practical to learn shooting? There are many shooting ranges you can go to where you hit boards and don't harm any living thing. For self defence there is jui jitsu, you say you don't like the bowing though which is also a factor here. You usually just do a little bow I'm not sure why you are averse to it but if it's a very big thing then maybe jui-jitsu isn't for you. Then again if you explain to them why you don't like to bow they may not mind if it's a valid reason. For example, I have seen in some places the competitors do sajdah to each other before starting to fight, I would not be required to do that at all as it's completely against Islam. Regards to Tai Chi and the rest, does it matter what it is based on so long as it doesn't involve anything unislamic. I have tried yoga myself, it is very good for stretching your muscles and becoming more flexible. There is always boxing and kickboxing as well, all you need to do is take out the sparring and competition element and you're all set for an Islamic self defence. Punching and kicking well is just as important self defence techniques as are throwing someone to the group, submissions etc etc. Not to mention it is absolutely fantastic for fitness.
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