Boxing for Fitness

[Rocco]

How is ones view of boxing for fitness? Is this seen as ok if no physical contact is involved? What if an appointed brother participated in such. I’m curious, your thoughts.

 

[Tortuga]

Have you had an opportunity to research this? Can you share your research with us first?

[Rocco]

35 minutes ago, Bro Richard said:

Have you had an opportunity to research this? Can you share your research with us first?

Hi Bro Richard,

what Ive found from an 81 WT QFR. Boxing in a competitive and full contact sport is not appropriate for christians. Boxing in this perspective shows they are out to hurt and injure one another. That’s not the intention of what I was asking. Non contact and non competitive. Hitting a boxing bag and pad work for fitness. Would others view this as intent to inflict violence? 
thanks. 

[Tortuga]

1 minute ago, Rocco said:

Would others view this as intent to inflict violence? 

How do you feel about it?

[Rocco]

Doesn’t trouble me, but others have spoken and suggested that an appointed brother, should desist from activity that is centered around hurting individuals. 

[Tortuga]

Do you think it makes a difference if it's a brother or sister or has any service privileges? 

[Rocco]

Not to me, but a brother who is exemplary in an appointed position. Is his current conduct worthy of imitation? Same for our sisters who serving as regular pioneers etc. 

[Beggar for the Spirit]

HI Rocco,

Here are some thoughts to consider concerning boxing for fitness for us as Christians:

 

Consideration of others’ consciences:

• How would the consciences of brothers/sisters in my congregation and the community feel about boxing for fitness?
• Although a Christian may feel they are just "exercising" and not boxing or hurting anyone, how do others view it? (It would be good to ask the local elders and others in the congregation their viewpoint)
• If a brother/sister is "exemplary" having special privileges, would others still respect them, follow their lead, if they knew about the boxing exercising/training?

Personal conscience:

• As for the personal conscience of the brother/sister boxing for fitness, it would be good to ask themselves questions such as, "Why am I choosing boxing for fitness instead of aerobics, weight training, basketball, tennis, etc?"
• Do I like the "aggressive" aspect of boxing for exercise?
• Do I feel that boxing for fitness is a way of me getting out some of my anger or frustrations?
• If I do this kind of boxing exercise/training, could it cause me to become more aggressive with others? 
• If provoked in a situation, might my boxing training cause me to want to fight rather than display humility and meekness like Jesus?

Jehovah

• How does Jehovah view such boxing exercise/training?
• I know Jehovah' hates violence, but would He consider this kind of exercise as training in violence? Or just a form of exercise?

Edited November 13, 2019 by Beggar for the Spirit

[Rocco]

38 minutes ago, Beggar for the Spirit said:

HI Rocco,

Here are some thoughts to consider concerning boxing for fitness for us as Christians:

 

Consideration of others’ consciences:

• How would the consciences of brothers/sisters in my congregation and the community feel about boxing for fitness?
• Although a Christian may feel they are just "exercising" and not boxing or hurting anyone, how do others view it? (It would be good to ask the local elders and others in the congregation their viewpoint)
• If a brother/sister is "exemplary" having special privileges, would others still respect them, follow their lead, if they knew about the boxing exercising/training?

Personal conscience:

• As for the personal conscience of the brother/sister boxing for fitness, it would be good to ask themselves questions such as, "Why am I choosing boxing for fitness instead of aerobics, weight training, basketball, tennis, etc?"
• Do I like the "aggressive" aspect of boxing for exercise?
• Do I feel that boxing for fitness is a way of me getting out some of my anger or frustrations?
• If I do this kind of boxing exercise/training, could it cause me to become more aggressive with others? 
• If provoked in a situation, might my boxing training cause me to want to fight rather than display humility and meekness like Jesus?

Jehovah

• How does Jehovah view such boxing exercise/training?
• I know Jehovah' hates violence, but would He consider this kind of exercise as training in violence? Or just a form of exercise?

Thankyou for your beautiful remarks, very thoughtful indeed.