Budokon, made in America, mixes yoga with martial arts

By Dorene Internicola

Lifestyle Dec. 28, 2012 - 05:59AM JST ( 3 )

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FrungyDec. 28, 2012 - 09:45AM JST

I've had the misfortune to see some people doing budokon... it is most definitely NOT a martial art. There is no martial intention, all I saw was people flailing at empty air in a way that is sure to cause major joint damage later. If you look at tai chi, aikido, kung fu, karate, katori, kyuudo, or any real martial art there's a focus to the training, an awareness that you are in fact learning a potentially lethal skill, and a respect and intention that goes with that. In budokon I saw none of that, just random flailings that undoubtedly burn calories, but are in no way a legitimate martial tradition.
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sourpussDec. 28, 2012 - 06:10PM JST

The inevitable bastard child of the recent fetish with both eastern "spiritualism" and the hyper-commercialization of the fitness industry.

I'm sure these guys will make their bucks soon enough.
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CosDec. 28, 2012 - 06:28PM JST

it is most definitely NOT a martial art. There is no martial intention,

The aggressive marketing shows their sincere martial intention in the commercial war.

“I need people who feel it as an art.”

ROFL