2007-05-31 02:44:18 · 17 answers · asked by shark81s 2 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
I am, I havent been taking martial arts very long but I do enjoy participating and also love watching the UFC. I would have to say it is just like any other sport though, how many baseball fans actually play baseball? How many football fans play football? You do not have to be a participant to enjoy the action and beauty involved in sports, that is the great part of being a fan.
2007-05-31 03:04:17 · answer #1 · answered by Chris 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the root of the conflict is the almost WWF-like atmosphere that MMA currently has. I think that traditional Martial Artists mourn for the respectfulness and formality that have been lost. Obviously we all want to be able to fight effectively in realistic situations. Nobody will argue that. It's just the screaming hype and promotional ballyhoo that are big turnoffs for some (as well as obviously being a big turn on for many as well). Also, while I don't watch a lot of MMA, from what I've seen quite a few fighters lack the levels of precision that traditional arts always strive for. Of course much of that can be chalked up to the fact that it's an unpredictable fighting environment and so of course, some technique is lost for adaptability. I'm certainly not for rigid fighting at all. However, I can help but think that some of it is due to fighters being rushed out the gym doors with too little experience, and I'm sure I'm not alone in that thought.
2016-05-17 12:13:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an actual Martial Artist but not a UFC fan. Where does that fit in your model?
2007-05-31 08:54:16 · answer #3 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm neither, but there's no way of proving if that's true : P I'm a fan of some UFC fighters like Couture, but not of the UFC itself. I practice the martial arts, but I don't think of myself as a martial artist, a true martial artist dedicates his life to improving himself by training his body and mind, I feel the amount of time I have devoted to training and the extent of my experience has not earned me that right yet.
2007-06-03 23:48:04 · answer #4 · answered by Shienaran 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a fan and not a martial artist. I would expect the percentage to be very low. It's probably higher than boxing but lower than bowling. Watching UFC is exiting hence large non-participating audience. Bowling is boring to watch, unless you are a bowler.
2007-05-31 02:55:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a black belt in a traditional martial art. (even though I make statements like a 10year old and bad mouth everything, I am really not that. I use this as a release.) Extensive background in Karate and another art (won't mention because of my writtings on this site. I do not wish to "disgrace" that art by saying I am a black belt in it) I love the UFC and have seen the error of that which is "tradition".
2007-05-31 04:37:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im a big UFC fan, and I train MMA as well. I got my first fight coming up next month. Truthfully I had no idea what the UFC was until I started training.
2007-05-31 04:00:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a UFC fun, but not a martial artist.
2007-05-31 02:52:26 · answer #8 · answered by jeeperamyjo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a martial artist, being for over 7 years, and most of my friends who watch UFC (or any mma event) are either muay thai practicioners, boxers, jiu-jitsu practicioners, or MMA fighters.
2007-05-31 04:23:57 · answer #9 · answered by Frank the tank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a UFC/Pride fan and an amateur boxer. I love watching MMA, but I am happy with competing in just boxing.
2007-05-31 02:54:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋