The 7 signs of a Martial Personality Cult
Introduction There is a trend I've noticed growing lately in the martial arts. I call it the "Martial Personality Cult." To me it's a most disturbing trend precisely because it seems to go largely unnoticed and unchallenged. When it is questioned, followers of the particular Martial Personality Cult so vociferously defend it that even the likes of Bullshido seem to shy away. What is a "Martial Personality Cult"? Basically it is a form of "martial worship" that revolves around one individual . Typically this person is highly gifted, athletic and well-skilled. More than anything, this person is also highly charismatic . So what's wrong with the above? So far, nothing. Many masters who come under the latter description are in no way, shape or form "Martial Personality Cultists". I can freely name a number of such excellent masters: Taira sensei, Higaonna sensei, Kanazawa sensei, Chen ZiQiang shifu, Luo De Xiu shifu, Su...