Traditional or Commercial

There is a difference and in my opinion one cannot successfully embrace the other although when you read the article by Mr. Marc MacYoung and Mrs. Dianna MacYoung on the "No Nonsense Self-Defense" site, i.e. Martial Arts Business, you will get a picture as to why I believe this statement.

Take the time to read the article. Don't dismiss it if you read a passage and say that is bull%$#@ or this guy is talking out his a$$. Stop the instant judgements and read the entire article. If you do and then have this strong urge to go back and address specific's within the article because you feel you have to set the record straight, STOP and read the entire article again. Do this until all the monkey shit stops then contemplate what is being written/said in its entirety, holistically not atomistically.

Granted I have come across in my studies many who have actually balanced tradition with business and my view is they have achieved a scale that is more toward traditions but still succumbs to the business. They also know it and will tell you it so you don't become confused.

Have fun and let me know what you feel. Take as much information about the business side of this and formulate questions you can ask a person that would rate whether your training and practice is not, moderately or greatly influenced by business practices. Once you get the list of questions then sit down and honestly answer them concerning your practice and training.