Fundamental Principles of Martial Systems

The book, "The Book of Martial Power: The Universal Guide to the Combative Arts," written by Steven J. Pearlman is the main fundamental guide to anyone who ventures into the MA and emphasizing the SD/Combative traditional training aspect.

Pearlman Sensei writes about the martial power which is the title yet my interpretation is that this book provides all systems and styles with the universally fundamental/basic principles that must be present to achieve proficiency in application of all martial techniques - regardless. It is, in my view, the one "book" that actually deserves the title "The Bible of Karate or The Bible of Martial Systems." [Note: I really hesitate to use the word bible because of the possible perception it has some religious meaning - IT DOES NOT]

A metaphor might be one who builds a house with out the foundation. Foundations, like principles, are universal to all house regardless of the particular architecture. If one builds a house with little, incomplete, partial or no foundation it will not be fit for living beings. Just consider entering a house like this and finding the walls and roof shimmy and shaking when the door is closed, if it closes. Windows will bind, doors will jamb, the walls will crack and crumble simply because its foundation is not present. Add in a solid foundation created to exacting specifications to support the architecture you have a house that will last and be fit for human habitation.

The fundamental principles of all martial systems provide that universal foundation that would fit all architectures or you can say the FPoMS provides the foundation (fundamental/basics/principles) that will fit all martial styles/systems.