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Segment #5: MMA vs Sport MMA

To most, the letters MMA bring the thought of two aggressive individuals inside of a cage pounding, pushing, pulling and twisting on each other until one surrenders or is knocked into unconsciousness. But is this the true foundation and heart of MMA? Is there more to MMA or is head busting it? I’m here to inform you that there is more to MMA than just fighting. As a matter of a fact, I’m here to inform you that competition fighting is the smallest element of MMA.

I’ve always been a firm believer that the most important use of any combat fighting style or martial art is for self-defense. Then comes personal development, competition then fun. Sport MMA (MMA competitive fighting) has led many to believe that you have to be a superior athlete, young or even psycho to participate in mixed martial arts. The excitement of the competitive fights and MMA’s quick movement up the ladder of the martial arts world has left only a shadow of what MMA is truly about.

When MMA competition exploded I had to take the name MMA out of my Mixed Martial Arts Academy name. Why? You ask. Because the promotion of MMA competition had citizens convinced that MMA training was only aggressive individuals whose main interest was to beat up and hurt anyone who walked through the door. And shamefully, many MMA gyms took on this image while dumping the old school traditions of discipline, honor, calmness, skill, loyalty and technique like one may associate with the words, Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Tai Chi, Karate, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, etc…

There is a grave difference between Sport MMA (cage fighting) and actual MMA (mixed martial arts). But which is “better”? Which is more practical? Which is easier to learn? Which is more popular? Which one was actually first? Which one is most dangerous! You’ll be surprised at my answers when you listen to this podcast as I put Sport MMA and MMA on the arena floor against each other. As a practitioner and champion at both, I can see the difference between the two and what they can offer the everyday person, and the fighter.

The gifts of MMA from a great teacher can fortune the practitioner with incredible feats inside of a competition arena and more importantly in life. But before you can decide to train in MMA or NOT to train in MMA, you must understand what they both can offer you. There’s more to the martial arts than punching and kicking and these certain elements can affect your training and development more than how hard and fast you can hit.

Please enjoy listening to the battle of MMA vs Sport MMA and I promise you will know more about the mixed martial arts than those who don’t listen. If you happen to be someone who doesn’t practice MMA, listening to this may convince you differently. And if you are a practitioner of MMA, this segment will open more doors of understanding to your learning.

Please go and like “Jermaine Andre’s LifeFight” Facebook page and keep up on all of the segments.

Sincerely,

Jermaine Andre’
Segment #5: MMA vs Sport MMA To most, the letters MMA bring the thought of two aggressive individuals inside of a cage pounding, pushing, pulling and twisting on each other until one surrenders or is knocked into unconsciousness. But is this the true foundation and heart of MMA? Is there more to MMA or is head busting it? I’m here to inform you that there is more to MMA than just fighting. As a matter of a fact, I’m here to inform you that competition fighting is the smallest element of MMA. I’ve always been a firm believer that the most important use of any combat fighting style or martial art is for self-defense. Then comes personal development, competition then fun. Sport MMA (MMA competitive fighting) has led many to believe that you have to be a superior athlete, young or even psycho to participate in mixed martial arts. The excitement of the competitive fights and MMA’s quick movement up the ladder of the martial arts world has left only a shadow of what MMA is truly about. When MMA competition exploded I had to take the name MMA out of my Mixed Martial Arts Academy name. Why? You ask. Because the promotion of MMA competition had citizens convinced that MMA training was only aggressive individuals whose main interest was to beat up and hurt anyone who walked through the door. And shamefully, many MMA gyms took on this image while dumping the old school traditions of discipline, honor, calmness, skill, loyalty and technique like one may associate with the words, Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Tai Chi, Karate, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, etc… There is a grave difference between Sport MMA (cage fighting) and actual MMA (mixed martial arts). But which is “better”? Which is more practical? Which is easier to learn? Which is more popular? Which one was actually first? Which one is most dangerous! You’ll be surprised at my answers when you listen to this podcast as I put Sport MMA and MMA on the arena floor against each other. As a practitioner and champion at both, I can see the difference between the two and what they can offer the everyday person, and the fighter. The gifts of MMA from a great teacher can fortune the practitioner with incredible feats inside of a competition arena and more importantly in life. But before you can decide to train in MMA or NOT to train in MMA, you must understand what they both can offer you. There’s more to the martial arts than punching and kicking and these certain elements can affect your training and development more than how hard and fast you can hit. Please enjoy listening to the battle of MMA vs Sport MMA and I promise you will know more about the mixed martial arts than those who don’t listen. If you happen to be someone who doesn’t practice MMA, listening to this may convince you differently. And if you are a practitioner of MMA, this segment will open more doors of understanding to your learning. Please go and like “Jermaine Andre’s LifeFight” Facebook page and keep up on all of the segments. Sincerely, Jermaine Andre’ read more read less

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