Save our tribe: wisdom and learning master

Specific instructions for the Wisdom and Learning master

This information will help you to complete your part of the quest

When you are on your quest for knowledge there is a three step process that you can follow to help you gather the best quality information possible. Remember that the future of the tribe depends on the quality of the information you collect!

Step 1: Get the big picture . Find web sites that provide an overview of your team's martial art. Familiarize yourself with the general information about your martial art. You can often find overview information under the title overview, about, or even FAQs (frequently asked questions). At this point you are only scouting out places where you might find answers to the questions. The result of your big picture should be a list of URLs (web site addresses) that you can later use to seek answers to the specific questions.

Here are a couple of ways to keep track of your research.

Copy the web site address from the address bar in your web browser and paste it into Microsoft Word or another word processor.
Bookmark the page in your web browser.

Step 2: Answer the questions . Start looking for answers to the specific questions provided below. Since you have already got an overview of the martial art in step one you will have a better idea of where to look for the answers. Gather the information, but try to keep track of the sources so you can provide the tribe with the sources of your information.

Step 3: Quality control . Evaluate the quality of information. Not all information on the internet is complete or even accurate. You will need to examine the quality of the information and images you gather. Use the guides provided by the tribal chief for this purpose.

Check out this super helpful guide to evaluating web pages
Take a look at this guide on evaluating photographs

Origins & History of the martial art your team selects

Martial arts all have their beginnings somewhere… usually they are started by a particular group of people. Sometimes there are very particular reasons that a martial art is formed. Use these questions to guide your research:

Where did your team’s martial art begin? Did it originate in a particular city or country?
Why was this martial art started? Was there any particular reason it was started?
Who were the first people who practiced this art?
Why was this martial art formed?
Are there any important dates in the history of this martial art?

Cultural aspects and the lifestyle of people who practice this martial art

Martial arts often have a close connection to the culture and lifestyle of the country or place where the martial art originated. You must tell the tribe about the impact that your martial art might have on the culture of the tribe.

What are the regular habits and rituals for people who practice your martial art? Are there prayers or exercises that must be done at regular intervals?
Are there any special clothing or hair styles for devotees of your martial art? Can you provide pictures or other examples?
Are there any restrictions about food and drink for people who do your martial art?
What influence does your martial art have on the culture of the country where it is practiced? For example, are their temples or other structures devoted to the art?

Famous people and individuals associated with your martial art?

Many martial arts have come to be associated with particular individuals who become quite famous as a result. Tell the tribe about one or two of these individuals and the influence they had on the devotees of your martial art.

Are there any people who have become famous in the movies or other media for their association with your martial art? For example, Bruce Lee is famous for his beginnings in the martial art Kung Fu.
Are there any special clothing or hair styles for devotees of your martial art? Can you provide pictures or other examples?
Are there any grand masters of your art who command respect and have an active following?
Can you provide pictures of the famous people and individuals associated with your martial art?

Tribal Master bonus questions.

These questions are optional but will help increase your status in the tribe. You don't have to do any of them, but the chief and tribal council will be very impressed if you provide answers to one or more!

What is the philosophy behind your martial art?
From what you have learned, what will the likely impact of your martial art be on the culture of the tribe. How will our thinking about life change? How might our behavior change?
What is the best way to learn the philosophy of your team's martial art?

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