[Shawn]

Are martial arts required to be learned in Asian countries? If so, at what age? Are they taught in public schools, or at private dojos? Are they taught with emphasis on self-defense, or in a more spiritual manner?

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Name : Shawn, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Gay, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Episcopalian, Age : 24, City : Fort Worth, State : TX, Country : United States, Occupation : Aviation/Military Police, Education level : Technical School, Social class : Lower middle class, 

[Paul H.]

I live in Japan and have done judo at a high school club here. Martial arts are not compulsory school subjects, but many practice kendo, judo and shurinji kempo at the high school or club level. Sumo is the national sport like football in the United States. Martial arts here are practiced here not only for enjoyment but for instilling discipline, perserverance and teamwork. Teams train almost religiously, rather than simply having fun. The police are known to practice judo to improve fitness in their free time.

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Name : Paul H., Gender : M, Age : 35, City : Kyoto, State : NA, Country : Japan, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, 

[Kenji]

In Japan, judo and kendo are taught as part of the high school curriculum. And I hated it!

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Name : Kenji, Gender : M, Race : Asian, Age : 26, City : Watford, State : NA, Country : United Kingdom, Social class : Middle class, 

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