Would you still teach martial arts if it were against the law?

I sure would keep teaching. I'd just be very careful who I taught. Oh, but then I already am careful to who and what I teach. Good question!

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Yes I would; but I would teach it in the old way. I would look for someone who was emotionally stable, someone I could trust to use my knowledge and understanding to not just copy movements but to become a true master. To develop themselves physically, spiritually and emotionally without endangering the lives of others.

I'm an American and I have learned in the new and old forms. Many of the old masters came to America and places like it because in the late 1800's and early 1900's they were oppressed and could no longer practice.

So yes if I found the right person I would pass on the legacy I inherited but only if for the right person. That's why even though I have always been passionate about the martial arts I never opened a Dojo or tried to become an instructor.

Laws change as different groups interpret them but as one who was allowed to learn in the old and new ways I am indebted to all those who came before and sacrificed so that I might learn and have a duty to carry on that tradition with the right person. Yes I would teach and face the consequences of my actions.

I'm usually a "color in the lines" kinda guy, but in this case I'd make an exception. In fact, any culture that banned teaching martial arts is probably the sort of oppressive regime where martial arts SHOULD be taught. But at the very least, it's the only addiction I have, and I won't give it up.

Since I'm not a Sensei yet I'd probably ask him to teach me personally if such a situation ever occured.

But once i become a sensei, I would still teach. But very secretively, I wouldn't let the law get in the way of my passion at all!

Yes, I most absolutely would. But I live in a very free society and am used to arguing with authority. I don't know how I might fare in society where the threat of death, torture, or death or torture of my family could result - as has been the case in every oppressive society.

"Would I?" Yes, absolutely.

"How would I?" Not so sure.

"Why would I?" To eliminate the oppression preventing the free teaching of defense: a society that prevents its citizens from defending itself has only one goal in mind. And it has failed in every single society with this goal in mind.

I find it interesting that one would continue in spite of those things. I don't know if I would continue to teach under those circumstances. I would likely continue to train, but I would want to have a witness that could report me for teaching. My sons would likely be taught. but outside of that I don't know.

Oh yeah.

Like another guy said though I would be extremely careful who I taught.

Yes but as with Pugpaws and Kokoro i would be careful who i taught.

if it was against the law i dont think i would want to live in that area anymore

but like pugpaws answer i would still teach and like him i would be careful who my students were

Yes.