Monday, March 16, 2009

Is Mixed Martial Arts For All Ages?

By Rab Saris

Mixed martial arts (MMA) has gone crazy, has everybody gone Kung-Fu fighting? "In fact it was a little bit frightening." as Carl Douglas sang. The question is, Should families come together to watch this and does it have bounds?

The deaths of Douglas Dedge in MMA competition or Sammy Vasquez from an MMA sanctioned fight, answer the question of MMA going too far as a spectator sport. The sight of Royce Gracie using his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to lay his opponents on their backs and pound their faces, just does not strike me as good sportsmanship.

This is like a nightmare where every boxer has the personality of Mike Tyson. I suppose if you put mixed martial arts gloves on Tyson he would fit right in.

Military training is the proper place for MMA. Bruce Lee was not the first to use MMA. In war, soldiers used MMA to kill an enemy. It is called all out combat.

The Special Forces are taught MMA for the right purpose. However, war skills are not glorious when they are brought to street fights or even a MMA London or New York event.

Illinios gun-control laws would be a good reason to learn MMA as a means of defence. If the thugs of Chicago ever wanted a piece of your family your kids might have some defense.

But the spirit of things is what needs to be watched. A mixed martial arts academy that teaches children self-control and respect for others is a good thing. Kicking heavy bags is surely healthier than playing x-box.

This kind of entertainment focuses on the blood and gore rather than the sport itself. Our children are hoping someone will get hurt, not sportsmanship.

MMA training is a great, the competion is bad. Kids need to learn form, whether boxing, wrestling, karate, or kickboxing.

Uniforms, shoes, and belts that are earned are great, but teach them to win not cripple.

Defending your home or country is the proper place for MMA. Do you know what I'm talking about Grasshopper?

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