On topic, I definitely wish the MMA scene in the US was more like it is there. 
My objection to MMA
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbAro8C-4yo&feature=related
Another friend, Sami Berik, this I've posted because Sami comes from a CMA background.
Another friend, Sami Berik, this I've posted because Sami comes from a CMA background.
Well, I'm not offended. But, back to the thread. I don't think that we'll change anyones views any time soon. Certain groups will always feel that X art sucks, and there won't be anything that anyone can say to change that view. Of course, it doesnt mean that everyone in said group feels that way, although you could say that one bad apple ruins the bunch.
But like I said, if someone wants to think certain things, thats fine with me. The most I can do is to attempt to show them differently, but hey, if it doesnt work, oh well.
In the end, I know how I train, I know how the folks that I associate with train, and thats all that matters to me.
This features one of my favourite people James Saville, an up and coming fighter. He's also a TKD black belt.
Perhaps I can let another mate of mine speak for us, another TKD black belt.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBpYHwfi4d0&feature=related
Perhaps I can let another mate of mine speak for us, another TKD black belt.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBpYHwfi4d0&feature=related
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Shotgun Buddha
Brown Belt
Actually, I know you were referring to the "fanboys", thats actually what I was disagreeing with. You're giving out about how some young men act, stating its the fault of MMA. Wouldn't it be more likely its due to the fact that they're actually young men?
Unless of course you're also willing to hold Karate itself responsible for incidents like the Dojo Wars in Chicago in 1970, or the various challenge matches and dojo storming that used to occur in Okinawa?
Shotgun Buddha
Brown Belt
Heh, Ais the Bash? Unfortunately I haven't gotten to watch her in action yet, Im hoping to at the Cage Rage Contenders show next month. She and John Kavanagh have definitely done alot to make MMA a respectable sport in Ireland. Actually all the organisers and promoters here have, any events Ive been to have been nothing if not good-natured. Only people Ive ever seen cause hassle at an event weren't actually involved with MMA in anyway, they were friends of a fighter and had way too much to drink that day. They got barred pretty fast
Heh, Ais the Bash? Unfortunately I haven't gotten to watch her in action yet, Im hoping to at the Cage Rage Contenders show next month. She and John Kavanagh have definitely done alot to make MMA a respectable sport in Ireland. Actually all the organisers and promoters here have, any events Ive been to have been nothing if not good-natured. Only people Ive ever seen cause hassle at an event weren't actually involved with MMA in anyway, they were friends of a fighter and had way too much to drink that day. They got barred pretty fast
I have a lot of time for John Kavanagh, he brought Arnie Isaakson across to fight at one of our shows and we had a great weekend. Karl Tanswell came up as well, Rosi has fought for us as well, a couple of years back in Cardiff which is known for trouble on the streets. We had, as you've said no trouble though at any show.
The card looks good for CRC, wouldn't mind coming across for that one, as someone said Dublin is always good for a weekend away!
There's a pic of Ais the Bash on here along with the fightcard.
http://ringoftruth.info/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=292
Shotgun Buddha
Brown Belt
Heh, actually the main idiocy Ive ever seen has been silly online stuff, is it like that there too? I tend to avoid the main Irish forums now cause of it.
My instructor is and I think a lot are entering the grappling comps.I went a couple of years ago when it was in Birmingham, had a briiliant time. Lots to see in both TMAs and MMAs.
Odin
2nd Black Belt
Yeah i missed last year im down there this year, im proberly going to be hanging out in the 'fighters only' stall it would have been good to meet you.
yeah the seni is a good place for both tma's and MMA's to hang out with each other in peace...although im sure this very topic will come up somewhere.
An interview with Sami Berik, another excellent ambassador for MMA. he talks about his background in CMA, why he fights and how he fights.
he's every bit as polite and pleasant to talk to in 'real life', and please note the part where he says he fights like a gentleman.
he's every bit as polite and pleasant to talk to in 'real life', and please note the part where he says he fights like a gentleman.
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