Thanks for welcoming me on board! Also, you may call me grasshopper or whichever you prefer, as long as it's not vulgur. You stated you had a question you'd like answered as to whether or not practicing martial arts is Christian. Well, the way I view it is this (and this is strictly my opinion)....

Jesus wants us to have a body the size 10 amen? No really....The Lord does want us to be in shape. After all, our bodies are temples. Would you let the place where the Lord dwells get run down....no way....or at least I hope not! Also, the Lord wants us to take care of our bodies: physically, mentally, spiritually, & emotionally. Meditation can be good or bad. It's merely something you dwell on. Instead of focusing on emptying out all this bad stuff, I always do something extra. If you are emptied out, you should fill up. It's like ridding your body of toxins. What good is it unless you add the good nutrients for replenishment. Well, when you meditate & get rid of all the stress & negative energy & thoughts, etc....you should also concentrate on something good whether a favorite scripture verse (such as Jer. 29:11; Isa.; 40:27-31; Psalm 100; Gal. 02:20; Philp 04:13; Rom. 12:01,02; etc. Or you could even dwell on things you do well whether it be: cleaning, cooking, encouraging others, martial arts, etc. The point is WHAT are you dwelling on. You're not losing total consciousness & you're not out of control. I've heard all that before & what hogwash!!! Hope this helps. So, yes daughter, I do believe martial arts may be used in a Christian way.....plus, Jesus wants us to be safe.....and martial arts helps.