Sonshu
21-Oct-2004, 09:40 PM
These are not my words but words of a british fighter.
Q1. What is M.M.A?
M.M.A (Mixed Martial Arts) is an acronym that best describes a well rounded, more complete, and combined approach to fighting where all effective fighting disciplines meet and merge. M.M.A is often also known as ‘Vale tudo’ a Brazilian-Portuguese term meaning ‘no rules apply’ reflecting old types of unrestricted matches that are rarely found in modern events and find it difficult to get approved or sanctioned by athletic commissions or regulatory associations. The most striking thing about M.M.A is firstly the events can be housed in either a boxing ring or a steel cage, segregating and safeguarding spectators and the fighters into formal partitioned areas. Secondly the fighter’s attire is markedly different from traditional white martial arts uniforms. Most fighters chose to wear only loose or tight shorts with branded logos that often support or sponsor the fighters financially, which in turn aids professionalism.
Q2. How did M.M.A evolve?
M.M.A events are numerous throughout the globe; they can be found in some form or another on most continents, and have redefined modern Martial arts thinking. Well-established grass roots events like the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships) arose in mid America in the early 1990’s and have dramatically expanded into a global presence. The UFC enjoyed good broadcasting by cable companies until the events became too controversial and spurred a critical backlash that made cable companies drop the broadcasting, thus exiling the early events. Today other events such as Pride Japan (DSE), King of the Cage, and the new UFC managed by Zuffa Entertainment are known and respected among Martial Arts enthusiast across the world. Some older events are available in selected high street stores, however a thorough examination of the market reveals a pull away from the early bloodier events in an effort to gain legitimate status as a sport M.M.A events like the UFC have had to readdress there marketing strategy and alter the context, or rules in which modern day events occur to survive.
Q3. Who competes in M.M.A?
Most practitioners of M.M.A usually have a background in a single fighting effective approach such as, Thai boxing, Western Boxing, Judo, Kickboxing and Wrestling, however seek a wider training syllabus to more fully represent reality combat. Many are top athletes in their own discipline and seek new wider challenges and learning opportunities.
Many famous names such as Royce Gracie, Ken Shamrock, Maurice Smith, Bas Ruttan, Tito Ortiz, Mario Sperry, Kasushi Sakuraba, Takada, Mark Coleman, Mark Shultz... etc to name only a few have competed in M.M.A events.
Has M.M.A changed?
Modern M.M.A is not static in its progress, or tied to a specific heritage, although famous in Brazil the notorious ‘Gracie clan’ who added to and modified the missing or neglected elements of ground fighting for ‘no time limit’ reality fighting challenges have become widely acclaimed and associated with this reality sport. Since these early beginning the sport has evolved substantially and gained credibility from initial critics by implementing higher safety standards, including time limits and having rest periods between rounds similar to boxing.
What is the purpose of M.M.A?
The whole purpose of M.M.A is to establish (a) REALITY, (b) CREDABILITY (c) EDUCATION and (d) ENTERTAINMENT in both training environments and fighting events in a well-designed risk assessed environment. The wider remit of attacks and counter-attacks make the sport a lot more varied, introduce interesting, strategies, a wider skill base that some fighters equate it to ‘a high adrenaline physical chess match’ which requires immense physical conditioning.
Is M.M.A really safe?
M.M.A is more than just pure violence to the educated spectator. In fact M.M.A is not ‘Death fights’ or other spurious definitions such as ‘ Human C0ck-fighting.’ There have never been a single death or serious injuries attributed to proper sanctioned events to date. Most competitors are genuine everyday balanced people who enjoy the challenge, training focus, and unpredictability of the sport. They enjoy the fast paced action and understand the importance of stringent safety protocols such as verbally submitting or tapping when under duress, like any other contact sport such as boxing, televised wrestling, or rugby injuries are possible. In M.M.A if a K.O. occurs or even if a fighter cannot intelligently defend the opponent’s attacks, then a referee immediately ends fight. Judges tend to be appointed to score the relative success of bouts and decide on close decisions or award victories just like boxing. In addition a medical physician and other qualified personnel are usually present to render aid should it be required.
Will I get hurt, or am I to old/ weak to practice M.M.A?
Like any contact sport the potential for injury is a reality. However locating a friendly and supportive training environment should always be a critical priority for beginners. The need for safety is paramount and should be judiciously maintained by the training supervisor and insurance is an important issue. In short determine your needs and make sure they can be properly addressed by any prospective club.
With reference to age many people chose to train in the sport but not actively compete, however the opportunities to what extent you wish to get involved should always come down to your decision. Strength, agility, speed, reflex, conditioning, motor coordination and flexibility are all physical factors that vary from one practitioner to the next and can influence the outcome of victory or defeat. However the most important starting point in training is assimilation of skill and strategy that is generally ranked as being near the top if not the most important pre-requisite to continued success. The depth and intensity of training often varies amongst students in most classes and underpins there specific needs. The general rule is to tap out or verbally submit to safeguard against damage when it all gets too much – this is always the best policy to adopt
Q1. What is M.M.A?
M.M.A (Mixed Martial Arts) is an acronym that best describes a well rounded, more complete, and combined approach to fighting where all effective fighting disciplines meet and merge. M.M.A is often also known as ‘Vale tudo’ a Brazilian-Portuguese term meaning ‘no rules apply’ reflecting old types of unrestricted matches that are rarely found in modern events and find it difficult to get approved or sanctioned by athletic commissions or regulatory associations. The most striking thing about M.M.A is firstly the events can be housed in either a boxing ring or a steel cage, segregating and safeguarding spectators and the fighters into formal partitioned areas. Secondly the fighter’s attire is markedly different from traditional white martial arts uniforms. Most fighters chose to wear only loose or tight shorts with branded logos that often support or sponsor the fighters financially, which in turn aids professionalism.
Q2. How did M.M.A evolve?
M.M.A events are numerous throughout the globe; they can be found in some form or another on most continents, and have redefined modern Martial arts thinking. Well-established grass roots events like the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships) arose in mid America in the early 1990’s and have dramatically expanded into a global presence. The UFC enjoyed good broadcasting by cable companies until the events became too controversial and spurred a critical backlash that made cable companies drop the broadcasting, thus exiling the early events. Today other events such as Pride Japan (DSE), King of the Cage, and the new UFC managed by Zuffa Entertainment are known and respected among Martial Arts enthusiast across the world. Some older events are available in selected high street stores, however a thorough examination of the market reveals a pull away from the early bloodier events in an effort to gain legitimate status as a sport M.M.A events like the UFC have had to readdress there marketing strategy and alter the context, or rules in which modern day events occur to survive.
Q3. Who competes in M.M.A?
Most practitioners of M.M.A usually have a background in a single fighting effective approach such as, Thai boxing, Western Boxing, Judo, Kickboxing and Wrestling, however seek a wider training syllabus to more fully represent reality combat. Many are top athletes in their own discipline and seek new wider challenges and learning opportunities.
Many famous names such as Royce Gracie, Ken Shamrock, Maurice Smith, Bas Ruttan, Tito Ortiz, Mario Sperry, Kasushi Sakuraba, Takada, Mark Coleman, Mark Shultz... etc to name only a few have competed in M.M.A events.
Has M.M.A changed?
Modern M.M.A is not static in its progress, or tied to a specific heritage, although famous in Brazil the notorious ‘Gracie clan’ who added to and modified the missing or neglected elements of ground fighting for ‘no time limit’ reality fighting challenges have become widely acclaimed and associated with this reality sport. Since these early beginning the sport has evolved substantially and gained credibility from initial critics by implementing higher safety standards, including time limits and having rest periods between rounds similar to boxing.
What is the purpose of M.M.A?
The whole purpose of M.M.A is to establish (a) REALITY, (b) CREDABILITY (c) EDUCATION and (d) ENTERTAINMENT in both training environments and fighting events in a well-designed risk assessed environment. The wider remit of attacks and counter-attacks make the sport a lot more varied, introduce interesting, strategies, a wider skill base that some fighters equate it to ‘a high adrenaline physical chess match’ which requires immense physical conditioning.
Is M.M.A really safe?
M.M.A is more than just pure violence to the educated spectator. In fact M.M.A is not ‘Death fights’ or other spurious definitions such as ‘ Human C0ck-fighting.’ There have never been a single death or serious injuries attributed to proper sanctioned events to date. Most competitors are genuine everyday balanced people who enjoy the challenge, training focus, and unpredictability of the sport. They enjoy the fast paced action and understand the importance of stringent safety protocols such as verbally submitting or tapping when under duress, like any other contact sport such as boxing, televised wrestling, or rugby injuries are possible. In M.M.A if a K.O. occurs or even if a fighter cannot intelligently defend the opponent’s attacks, then a referee immediately ends fight. Judges tend to be appointed to score the relative success of bouts and decide on close decisions or award victories just like boxing. In addition a medical physician and other qualified personnel are usually present to render aid should it be required.
Will I get hurt, or am I to old/ weak to practice M.M.A?
Like any contact sport the potential for injury is a reality. However locating a friendly and supportive training environment should always be a critical priority for beginners. The need for safety is paramount and should be judiciously maintained by the training supervisor and insurance is an important issue. In short determine your needs and make sure they can be properly addressed by any prospective club.
With reference to age many people chose to train in the sport but not actively compete, however the opportunities to what extent you wish to get involved should always come down to your decision. Strength, agility, speed, reflex, conditioning, motor coordination and flexibility are all physical factors that vary from one practitioner to the next and can influence the outcome of victory or defeat. However the most important starting point in training is assimilation of skill and strategy that is generally ranked as being near the top if not the most important pre-requisite to continued success. The depth and intensity of training often varies amongst students in most classes and underpins there specific needs. The general rule is to tap out or verbally submit to safeguard against damage when it all gets too much – this is always the best policy to adopt