What is the role of anger in the martial arts?

Answer by  kashin7 (345)

Expression of anger is an integral element of martial arts. The ability to harness and focus anger is what many practitioners believe is the key to becoming a strong a martial artist. Others, such as tai chi masters, suggest that anger must be dispelled into the earth to focus.

Answer by  cb81 (613)

Anger is a form of aggression, which martial arts certainly need, but in most martial arts, anger is discouraged as it can make a fighter lose concentration which is the most important aspect of competition.

Answer by  Brett (7986)

To be able to control the anger, and channel it through the right means. Using it to your advantage also, rather than your disadvantage.