from The Curses and Bondages of Martial Arts (ISBN 0 646 07410 5)
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"Literally, "Taeguk" means "The Great Absolute and embodies the dual principle of "Um" and "Yang", known more commonly in English by the Chinese terms "Yin" and "Yang". Note: In this theory, they use natural phenomena to understand their relationship with heaven and earth." P28
"Note: Taeguk gives a false sense of balance and harmony of opposites. As Christians, we know that opposites like holiness and sin, cannot co-exist." P29
"Eastern Martial Arts focus on respecting these phenomena (nature), taking on their attributes and energies, becoming one with the creation and not the creator." P32
"Every Eastern religious philosophy denies the Lordship of Christ Jesus, His Blood Atonement, and His Bodily Ressurection. Their religious philosophy is to try and save themselves by works." P8
"The moral training in Karate has its roots in Zen Buddhism."
"We have dealt with individuals who have come under oppression and bondage by simply following Yoga exercise routines – without meditation." P11
".. all forms of martial arts are involved in the occult.." p12
"Martial Arts is a life philosophy, which replaces the belief in our Lord Jesus Christ with more emphasis on man." P12
"It is not clear which came first, the religion or the Martial Art. However, the two become closely knit together and entwined at a very early date." P15
"Aikido name means: "the road to a union with the universal spirit". P 16
"Remember, "Karma", "Carma", "Kundalini" means: "Serpent" power [ie. Satan] p 19
"These spirits [associated with martial arts] usually inhabit the spine region, and are associated with the various back problems." P 19
"Ki means "Universal spirit"… All martial arts use Ki-power in performing the Arts. It is said the power of Ki is inhaled into the lower abdomen, and exhaled through the hands, when the psychic powers of men are united with spirit and body. The Christian knows that this is demon power. It is interesting to note that the abdomen is the place where demon spirits congregate." P 21
