About Supernatural Martial Arts (SMA)
What do you need to learn SMA?
To learn Supernatural Martial Arts (SMA) requires destiny and fate. Therefore, the level of learning would be different for each disciple even though the teaching is the same. Those who have God’s support will successfully learn the teaching more easily. However, those who are not destined for God should not be discouraged. Through hard work and endurance, they will be able to accomplish the same level of achievement.
SMA teachings and beliefs surpass many other religions. It teaches you to distance yourself from evilness, act good and be kind, help the less fortunate, stay healthy, stay true to yourself, and not be affected by others’ opinions. However, many people think that it is an evil cult because the disciples are able to perform acts that are beyond human beings’ capabilities. In addition, the mysterious effects of the talismans cause misunderstandings; resulting in our reputation being tainted. Many ask “Why don’t you make statements to clarify the misunderstandings? Why not practice all spells and publically announce the directions to avoid such mystery?” This is impossible because not only can SMA perform healing and strengthening of the body, it can even call upon spirits and deities to do incredible things. If publically announce such teachings, they may fall into the wrong hands and be used for evil doings to harm others, then our reputation will truly be tainted. Those who are successful in practicing SMA on their own may misuse their powers to perform illegal acts. By disobeying the leading principles to be kind and do good, the violator will become mentally unstable as a punishment by the Gods. Therefore, as a disciple, we do not need to argue unnecessarily to prove others wrong. We strongly believe that truly speaks for itself; the Gods will know and we will also know deep down inside our hearts.
Paranormals existed since ancient times and are believed in many religions. Confucius, a philosopher in ancient China, has said that there are paranormals and spirits in Confucianism. Confucianism respects these spirits and asks them to be kept away. However, the Taoist ancestor’s theory is to practice meditating on the route to becoming a fairy. They believe that the entire universe consists of many Gods. For example, heaven has a God, earth has a God. There are also sacred rocks and trees that are led by Gods. SMA is a branch of Taoism, which asks God to give supernatural abilities to practitioners to progress with practices. They call this being close to the Gods. Practitioners embrace the chances of being close to Gods which is quite different from the theory believed by Confucianism or other religions.
There are many different branches that practice SMA but generally, the methods are the same. Why are there so many branches? Due to differences in geographic locations, and environments, a particular person’s lifestyle may result in the predecessors or current masters altering various methods. For example, talisman calligraphy, worshipping rituals, and ceremonies may be modified when passed on to the disciples.
Gradually different branches are formed and changes are made to the original methods by creating their own unique procedures during missionary work. Moreover, different opinions or beliefs in a particular God may also result in various branches being formed and in the creation of their own branches, their own methods. Nonetheless, each missionary is allowed to make such changes, of course, based on acceptable reasons. Gradually, many different branches of SMA are created. There are those who are successful and flourished but there are also those who are unsuccessful and diminished.
No matter which branch of SMA, they all have restrictions or rules that must be strictly followed. Depending on which category of martial arts is being practiced, it may require certain restrictions. Generally, restrictions are aimed toward dietary and behavioral aspects. For example, dietary restrictions may include not eating certain of meat like beef, pork, poultry, cats, dogs, monkeys, etc. It could be a combination of different types of meats or all meats and become a vegetarian. Dietary restrictions can also be certain species of fish or types of fruits, vegetables, or even wheat and oats. It all depends on the class of SMA that is being practiced. In terms of behavioral aspects, restrictions generally include but are not limited to: do not abuse the use of supernatural powers, no adultery, and rape, no stealing, and do not sell or do drugs. Some even require restrictions of no sexual intercourse. Again, it all depends on the type of supernatural martial art that is being practiced. There are many rules and restrictions that can not be fully listed here.
In the practice of SMA, there’s no such thing as achieving the highest level. What is considered the highest level? Is it to have the ability to change the weather, move mountains, or have an affinity with the Gods or paranormals? No matter what, there are no boundaries. Only those who are arrogant will brag that they possess strong powers. There are also lazy disciples who did not even complete the basics, proclaiming they have special powers. While those who indeed possess special powers are usually hidden in secluded areas and remain anonymous. Therefore, it’s difficult to determine who truly possesses the highest state of power.
What are the basics? It is used to determine the levels of beginners. It helps the Masters to differentiate the disciples based on their progress and to teach them step-by-step so that the disciples are not misguided or become lost during lessons. Through the consent of the Master and the permission of Gods, disciples will be promoted and be considered completion of the basics. Hereon forward, the more in-depth one studies of SMA, the more mysterious it becomes. Up to a point where we, humans, feel that we are relatively small.
It is imperative to practice SMA reasonably and it must not be overly obsessed. As long as one always keeps God at heart and in mind, God’s presence will be close by and will automatically support us when we are in trouble.
