MMA has evolved throughout the years and has become one of the fastest growing sports. Though MMA has survived much criticism it was forced to drastically change. The days of fighting bare fisted with limited rules are gone. MMA has become a mainstream sport, which is now legal and regulated in 42 states.
Senator John McCain has now stated that “The sport (of mixed martial arts) has grown up. The rules have been adopted to give its athletes better protections and to ensure fairer competition.”
Although it had a slow start, female fighter has found their place amongst the male competitors. However, there are still only a few MMA organizations that invite women to compete.
My son has played football for the past 4 years and already has suffered 2 concussions and has tendonitis in his knees. The worst injury he has sustained while training in martial arts was a bloody nose.
My husband, children and I love to watch MMA, whether it is Pride, Strikeforce, UFC or WEC. Both my children (16 and 12) have black belts in Taekwondo and currently train in Jiu Jitsu, boxing and kickboxing at a great academy. They are taught fighting skills; however they are also taught how to use these skills correctly. My children love the sport, but have NEVER gotten into any fights outside the academy.
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