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We believe that with proper knowledge and instruction, martial arts training can be used as a tool to stimulate growth and development in the Lord Jesus Christ and proclaim the Gospel. We also believe that God can use properly trained, Christ-centered martial artists to fight His battles on Earth.
Accordingly, we subscribe to a set of tenets that we are committed to developing in our lives, through our training, teaching, and practice. We attempt to remain loyal to these tenets (ideals) as Samurai were to the Code of Bushido and Medieval Knights were to the Code of Chivalry.
We call ourselves Christian martial artists not because we are martial artists and also Christian, but because we subscribe to the following tenets (ideals) in our training, teaching, and practice of martial arts. We do this regardless of system, style, or rank.
The Pledge
I pledge allegiance
to my Lord, Jesus Christ,
and to the love
for which He stands ...
one Savior, everlasting,
indivisible
with forgiveness
and mercy
for all.
~Amen
Salvation and Eternal Life
We personally accept salvation and eternal life. Because of sin, people
were separated and cut off from God; the only way back to Him and eternal
life is through Christ. Jesus Christ is the only truth, way, and life;
He is the only true Master who ever walked earth.
Physical-Mental-Spiritual
We love God with our bodies, minds, and souls. Like a soldier physically,
mentally, and spiritually prepares to protect a nation, and her freedoms
and beliefs, a Christian martial artist physically, mentally, and spiritually
prepares to love God and do His will on earth.
Love for our Neighbors
We love our neighbors as we love ourselves. While the focus is on our
neighbors, it is important to realize that we cannot love our neighbors
if we do not love ourselves (body, mind, and soul). When we love ourselves,
we are whole; when we do not love ourselves, we are dysfunctional, unable
to love others as God intended.
The Fruit of the Spirit
We produce the Fruit of the Spirit. The Fruit of the Spirit is God's expression
of intimacy and love in our lives and relationships. When the Holy Spirit
is flowing freely within us, we naturally produce Fruit. When the Holy
Spirit is blocked because of selfish, ego-driven ambition, God's expression
of intimacy and love is cut-off in our lives.
The Full Armor of God
We put on the full armor of God. The Full Armor of God is God's protection
over our lives when we are dealing with temptation, the devil, and the
evil forces of the world. We train to be militant soldiers in God's army,
learning effective techniques, strategies, and tactics to overcome all
things contrary to God and His ways.
The Great Warrior
We become great warriors. God calls us to protect ourselves and others
from threat and harm. It is better to avoid a single conflict than to
win 1000 battles; in other words, force is only allowed when absolutely
criticall. We are committed to protect and defend the souls of all people
by bringing them to our one and only Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Child of God
We are ALWAYS students and NEVER true masters of Christian martial arts;
black belt is not the end of a Christian walk, it is a new beginning.
It is a transitioning privilege to the level of teacher, without losing
the mind-set of student. Even though a child of God becomes an adult on
earth, and inherits a new set of duties, he/she never ceases to be a child
of God.
The Great Commission
We are God's helpers. We go to all the corners of the earth and allow
Him to use us to bring the lost sheep home. We do what we can to help
people come to know Jesus Christ by submitting to Him and His will for
our lives.
The Christian Black Belt
Christian black belts are equipped to bring all of the above ideals together
and teach the Gospel through a Christian martial arts ministry. They are
disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ and work for God by using their martial
arts talents and every other gift that the Lord has bestowed them with.
The Pledge
Jesus Christ is our Master, Lord. We pledge allegiance to our Savior in
much the same way that nationals pledge allegiance to the national flag
and soldiers pledge allegiance to defend and protect our country. It is
a great honor to be a Christian martial artist, but a great responsibility
also.