What doesn’t go by force, goes by spirit

Before we learned to write, we learned to fight. Across the globe and for thousands of years, humanity has developed numerous martial teachings with deep-rooted similarities: dedication, sacrifice, thought, precision, respect for the opposition. They combine the practice of the spirit with the body, and their movement becomes second nature.

This idea, which is expressed in this year’s festival, led us to take a closer look at these arts. Across various dojos and practice halls across the country, we gathered fighters of all ages, groups, methods and beliefs, and placed them in one arena. Outside of the regular context the practice of these groups raises a new proposal for a relevant discussion: is art a martial theory? How can the practice of martial art create peace? How can we convert our energy to the really important places?

The performance Martial | Arts is supported by the Jerusalem Foundation Innovation Fund

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