Sensationalism?

This latest speaker is ridiculous – says MMA is only sensational violence that is only about the bottom line. It represents toxic values – keep Vancouver UFC free like it is nuclear free. Jang asks this aikido dojo sensei about the violence of other martial arts. Jang says parents should be involved. Yes, but kickboxing and MMA studios cannot get insurance. Are you against karate? No, as long as it is properly administered. So Jang asks, if there is regulation, what is your issue? Intent and intention (aikido is all passive and defensive without competition). MMA is about punishment, and karate and other martial arts are not about violence. Woodsworth is now beaming because she finally found someone to agree with her. Best submission and best knockout purses are questioned. Speaker says it is all about money, and questions statistics from universities like John Tomkins down south who have quantified the low injury rates of MMA. He is speaking out of his ass quite frankly.

One Response to “Sensationalism?”

  1. Todd Sieling says:

    There’s a world of difference between the cultures of sport fighting MMA and actual martial arts. The speaker has a point, even if a poorly made one, and doesn’t deserve the uninformed slur.

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