Do martial arts make people violent?

I think you are right. A true martial art don't make people violent. In fact, someone who practice a martial art don't fight unless he (she) has no other choice.

I have learned martial arts and my son is also learning that, The first thing you master teaches is you to never misuse your art and control your emotions and do not get provoked by anyone in to the fight. when yopu know martial arts you are suddenly filled with such strength snd that knowledge makes you a lot humble as you know what a hit from you can do to the other person. I have seen so many maretial artist and since they are aware of their strengths they are double humble in ther approach.

The purpose of true martial arts is not violence. It is supposed to be about inner strength, self tranquility, and balance. It teaches self obedience. It was never intended to be used for violent reasons.

I dont think martial arts make anyone violent.
It only make people more restant to violence.

if you ask me i think it doesnt it makes them well prepared for if they haev to use it but they usually dont get violent and most of the people that do it jsut do it because its something to do because they arent in anything else so why not do that stuff

I agree. karate means empty hand and they are taught that they are not to use their skills unless absolutely necessary. Training in ninjatsu and intending to become a ninja/assassin then violence would enter the picture. Normally discipline is a good thing and required and more people could really use it.

Yes I agree. A quick look at the philosophy behind all martial arts will tell us that it is a way of life, control, calmness. It is an art that teaches man how to control himself and how react to violence if it happens. It is unfortunate that many people don't look at martial arts as an art but simply a man hitting and kicking another man.

It is correct that GOOD martial artists make people less violent. For some, you are right about teaching discipline. When someone starts trouble with a martial artist, the martial artist might either ignore them or walk away from a fight, but only use it for to defend himself or herself. This discipline usually comes naturally as the student learns in the martial arts school, or gradually picks up on it as they interact with the instructor.

One effect of this. People who start trouble are usually looking for a fight. The martial artist's passive ways of either ignoring them or walking away (It takes a lot more will power to do just that than to lash out.), would frustrate the trouble maker in not giving him the fight he wants. The trouble maker usually sees that as cowardice, or a smart one would just leave the martial artist alone, seeing that disciplined reaction. If he sees cowardice, he may start a physical confrontation & be in for an unpleasant surprise.

i would like to think that martial arts protect us from violent peoples. of course there are people which use martial arts to hurt other people, but the purpose of martial arts is to protect our mind and body

Martial arts DO NOT make ppl more violent and from what I understand if you are caught being violent and using your M.Arts abilities you get booted from the school etc.....they have (from what I understand) a zero tolerance policy wehn it comes to violence...