#martial arts philosophy

Should guns and knives be part of any serious self-defense curriculum, or does that cheapen the art?

Are "no rules" MMA gyms ruining the discipline and philosophy of real martial arts?

Has learning more than one martial art changed how you think about self defense gear?

Does a martial art lose its soul the moment you turn it into a competitive sport, or is that the only way to keep it honest and effective?

Does anyone else feel like martial arts and self defense is becoming too sport-focused and less practical?