So recently I’ve watched bunch of martial arts videos on YT and it got me wondering if I should start training something. However there is more to martial arts than just the exercise part: most of it is rooted in eastern religions like buddhism. This specific article covers the problems with karate fron christian perspective, I’d like to hear if anyone here has tried martial arts and what’s your experience with it. Were there any religious parts like meditation?
From what I’ve read karate can have buddhist meditation/teachings of chi which is not ok for christians to participate in. I think this is more nuanced question without clear yes or not answer so it depends on the gym you are going to. Also as lutheran i would not do those confucian rites.