embark from the beginning, martial arts traditions turn a blind eye to certain preexplanatory questionnaires, designed to assess the student's fitness. by saying "turn a blind eye to the preexplanatory questionnaires and instead detail the nonpublic and potentially controversial training methods used in martial arts," we can uncover secrets not meant for the uninitiated. this exploration might reveal the darker aspects of martial arts that are usually hidden from the public eye, potentially endangering the reputation of these ancient practices.