Christian Martial Arts Union
http://www.gmau.org/constitution.htm
http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ff4christ/System.html
Havnt done enough research on this...but at least this is a start.
I have to believe there are others like me who love the TMA's...but do not want to open any doorways for the enemy to get a foothold in our lives.
Can Anyone out there identify with me?
JDK
Let's get back to the subject.....
To JDK:
This is going to be a hard thing to swallow, but maybe it will be beneficial to you. I don't think every religion is good for everyone. I don't think every activity/passion/hobby is all-encompassing. People are different by make-up, genetics, race, tradition, etc. Relgion ignores these differences, and often tries to change them.....but they're things to be celebrated, not ignored.
What you need to do is keep your religion personal and somewhat contained. Martial Arts are a fantastic way to explore physical coordination, cardiovascular health, mental focus, and other things as well--regardless of religion. But I wouldn't use my martial arts to sell something unrelated to MA....it's like prostitution.....just like you wouldn't use Christianity to sell a used car.
Let's remember....not every MA is a buddhist, taoist, or confucianist.....there's something for everyone to galvanize. MA's are just more compatible with those listed above than with something like Christianity.
But take a lesson from Christ himself: when that Jewish kegger was in full effect, and all the wine was gone by the middle of the party, Christ didn't take the time to interrupt the celebration and preach on the vicissitudes of revelry.....in fact, he got hte party swinging again by giving the folks some more wine.
Christianity does not have to domineer everything in your life, every activity, situation, or every person you come into contact with. It just has to make you a better Christian.
But then again, I'm an atheistic Buddhist/Taoist (which are supposedly mutually incompatable)......so maybe I'm just full of misinformation.