동양무도의 철학적 기반에 관한 연구

Abstract

This thesis is based on an eastern philosophy which finds its roots in a martial art. Here he will explain the eastern culture, and the development of philosophy through martial arts according to the hermeneutics of philosophy. Eastern martial arts focuses on nature and harmony with man. Taoists and Buddhists influenced the way people engaged in eastern martial arts as well as their spirituality in order to give a certain philosophy. The intention of the maker of this thesis is to differentiate eastern martial arts from the other forms of martial arts in general. This thesis especially focuses on the principle of energy, body posture in martial arts, yinyang, breathing techniques, and psychological stability. Eastern martial arts is like energy interacting with each other in physical combat. Therefore, this invisible energy flows through the body and mind which is an important concept in eastern martial arts. Through practice of the body and mind and interior energy, our body moves according to the ways of martial arts and delivers that energy bigger to others. It can be fatal when it hits the center of the eyes, nose, neck, spine at the back, upper abdomen and the groin area. This martial art focuses on the central line in both the front and back of our bodies and other sensitive nerve areas around the body because that is the essential or original source of energy. That central line of energy which strengthens the body, can control the balance of the body's lower parts which is the key to total control over the body. According to the Book of Changes, through martial art exercises of the senses, one learns how to live the principle of balance. This explains the yinyang. Martial arts is normally an attack represented by the yang which is explained by stretching while yin is explained by bending of the arms in exercise. Through this kind of yin and yang, when it gets closed in close contact with one's opponent in combat, we can recognize the energy of each other. Breathing practices is very important in this martial art which is based on the philosophy of energy but also finds its origin in the Taoist belief in increasing the harmony of our body to live well which is a "nedan" philosophy. According to this principle, there are two kinds of Chinese martial arts delivered to the common people for their body and mind. One is the exercise of "ogumhi" while the other is "Tai chi." According to martial arts, we can know clearly our body and we can eventually reach our aim of keeping a big distance from things around us, perseverance and be afraid of those around us. All this must be done to maintain our body and mind in harmony with one another. Therefore, the person who practices that martial art has to maintain a sensitive mind. The mind is‘jung’which means not being inclined to other aspects and only fixed in the center of oneself. Through this martial art, we can attain a detached spirituality which is peaceful and one is enlightened from his blindness. Our senses then are heightened and our energy is more focused and could go deeper into our mind. All of these are based on the eastern philosophy of martial arts and not only on bodily practices but also beyond the spiritual practices and harmony with eastern philosophy and culture. It could help people be healthy and live a life of happiness. Eastern martial arts presents the notion of one body and one mind eventually reaching a self-reflection of the mind. That is why in this thesis, through the study of eastern martial arts based on eastern philosophy, we can learn more from the philosophy and martial arts' spirituality. Furthermore, in terms of practicing, we can develop the study of our body and mind.