What makes martial arts real or outdated? I've spoken with colleagues and mentors in the martial arts and heard interesting things. For example,
Technical criticism:
One master said that "many of the MMA fighters kick like yellow belts". LOL. He went on to say that when they throw Thai round kicks and turn all the way around, that it's wrong, or makes them vulnerable to counter-attack. I agree to an extent. But I've tested it, and I understand why people don't get crushed when they spin all the around after missing a kick.
MMA V.S. A real fight:
Real fighting has no rules, and takes place anywhere, meaning that if you're on the ground with an opponent, and he has friends present, you're toast. Groin shots and stomps are good etc.
I say if you really want to test this realistically, create new rules add new factors and start a platform to elevate self-defense training.
My Take on it:
Back in the days there were the Gladiators engaging in realistic combat for sport. Today we have MMA and it's part of the evolution of combative technology. I say it is real martial arts, done in a sustainable way to minimize injury and maintain the longevity of fighters.
What's your opinion?
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Are we adding rules to real fighting so both parties have a fair shot at seeing who would win MMA VS. real fight? what type of factors would you add & do you realy need rules to win?
ReplyDeleteA few years ago, a group called the "Dog Brothers" recorded a video that was without rules, there we got to see what weapons were for show and which were for sure. You remove rules and increase the protection, then you know how real your art is. Does that answer your question?
ReplyDeletecheckout the video and see what real fighting is in my opinion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wR415Vy8Dc
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