mike_field
Vital Football Legend
I would have loved to have seen how Bruce Lee would have done in the UFC. I'm not a fan of Kung Fu and Jeet kun do etc but obviously he was special.
And not saying these martial arts shouldn't be practised. If people enjoy doing them, gives them 'that feeling' and helps with their health and fitness then I am all for it. Go for it. Love it. Just speaking from a practical self defense point of view looking from young person point of view and the situations they may find themselves in.
I also find martial arts that practice with weapons a bit odd. Again, if you enjoy, great, go for it. But in the real world it's just useless.
Have you seen all the fake martial arts videos? Oh my god. It's both side crippling for comedy but also very disturbing. Some are like cults. And that is a concern.
Where sensei's practice no touch knock outs. They get attacked by 10 of their own students... And all 10 get knocked to the floor in a state of spasm with forces not yet picked up by science. It's a very strange one because the students will know it doesn't work, but still play around and act.... And they pay for this. I find it bemusing. Baffles me. But they are brainwashed.
There's a few videos online where these no touch knockout experts take on real fighters. You can probably guess the result. But there's literally only a few examples of this as most of them know it's fake and won't dare to compete properly. For the 'brave' few who believe their own bullshit, well, I'm sure the broken nose and ribs prove a point.
Strange world isn't it where something as traditional and respectful as martial arts can be prone to the con artists too. Sad. But you would have to worry about the students mental health if they get brainwashed like this... They must be vulnerable to begin with. Again, very sad.
But why I like UFC so much, especially when it first started in the 90s is if there was a fight to the death... Then what fighting system is more effective. That's really how the UFC started. It's not like that now as everyone trains across the arts... And if you don't... You won't do very well. Have you seen the early UFC events? They are all on YouTube... Free. They are brutal though. No gloves. No rounds. No time limit. Only rules are... No eye contact or fish hooking. Head butts, groin shots and with one fight.. ripping someone's earring out... All allowed.
Who comes to the ring with an earring?
Totally agree, whatever the style if you enjoy it and it gets you off your butt then obviously there are other massive benefits to that that outweigh the fighting aspect. It's just about knowing your strengths really.
Yes, it would be interesting to see how the likes of Lee would've compared to people today, but when in his prime. Same goes for other boxers as well over the years and how they'd stand up to somebody like Tyson in his prime.
Not seen any of those vids - not big on YT as you know mate, but they sound like those really daft Chinese films from the 70's. Didn't think anyone had bought into them like that though. Then again, shouldn't be surprised if there's a buck to be made these days.
And no, never really got into UFC at any stage - certainly not the early days from what you've put. That sounds mental, and yes, who'd go into a fight with an earring? That makes no sense on any level?