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Mixed martial arts, has enjoyed a lot of popularity, especially in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC areas. However, it has seen quite a good deal of criticism as well. Here are some answers to criticisms of MMA. Criticism 1: Mixed martial arts, is not a sport. It's just glorified brawling. Answer: Mixed martial arts has developed at a fast pace. When the sport began to be popularized, the emphasis was on "no holds barred" competition. This sort of competition drew criticism from many areas and the UFC (United Fight Championship) created a tighter fight format with the institution of many important rules. The Unified Rules of MMA now exist and have been adopted by many state athletic commissions in the United States. Criticism 2: Since the sport is such a hybrid, it takes less talent to be a mixed martial arts fighter than it does to be a boxer or a wrestler. Answer: Mixed martial arts, is a hybrid sport that demands more of its athletes than any other sport. Athletes must train in many different disciplines, such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, as well as boxing and wrestling, in order to be successful MMA fighters. These athletes need to be in the same sort of superior athletic shape as boxers, wrestlers and martial arts competitors. And they need to have a command of many disciplines at the ready in order to be successful fighters. Criticism 3: Mixed martial arts is really just street fighting and it encourages violence. Answer: The MMA culture is truly anti-violent. The participants are encouraging, respectful and collaborative. The MMA community in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC and other states, embrace and welcome everyone who is interested in the sport and who is willing to work hard and show dedication. MMA, develops focus and concentration through training. Competition is just one aspect of MMA. Most participants focus on the training and learning, not the competition. Most MMA schools provide an encouraging, safe atmosphere where individuals are respected. Individual growth is emphasized and cultivated in learning this sport. Fighters may popularize the sport, but most participants don't compete at a high level. Criticism 4: Because the competitors use thin gloves and no headgear, MMA is more dangerous than boxing or wrestling. Answer: The padding on boxing gloves can actually cause more damage than the thin gloves used in MMA. The padding is designed to protect a boxer's hands, not the opponent's head. While headgear can help protect from external injuries, it does not provide significant increased protection from serious head injuries. Criticism 5: In mixed martial arts fights, the competitors are locked in a cage. Answer: MMA fighters compete in a ring encompassed by a cage that is locked during the competition from the outside. This is to provide for the safety of the competitors. The competitors
can "tap out" at any time during the match and the door will be opened. The cage provides protection for the competitors because in this sport, it's much more likely that an MMA fighter will fall out of the competition area than in boxing or wrestling. The traditional "ring" of boxing would not provide the proper amount of protection necessary for the fighters to be safe. If you've put the so called, criticisms aside and are interested in learning mixed martial arts, you can check out Lloyd Irvin's, Mixed Martial Arts Academies. This is in the Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC area. You can take advantage of the 30 day free trial program that they have.
To learn more about MMA and to join Master Lloyd Irvin's state of art academy in Maryland, Virginia and DC visit: http://www.lloydirvinlive.com. You can also enroll for a 30 day free Mixed Martial Arts Training program that will teach you what mixed martial arts are all about.
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