Monday, April 17, 2006
10 tall tales of the martial arts
Do black belts have to register their hands as deadly weapons? Was Bruce Lee killed by ninja? Is there really a technique that can stop the heart?
During the 40 years I’ve been involved with the martial arts as a student, teacher, writer and historian, I’ve heard just about every wild claim, urban legend and tall tale out there. To my surprise, I’ve found that they’re widely believed by the public. The really disturbing thing, however, is that these myths and misconceptions aren’t just perpetuated by the uninformed; many of them are passed down within martial arts schools.
In this article, I’ll share 10 of these twisted little chestnuts with you. Together, we’ll crack them and find the truth inside.
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