What do you think the next MA flavor will be?

[xcakid]

So back in the late 40's and early 50's, when the GI's were getting back, Judo seemed to be the in thing.

In the 60's and 70's we were introduced to Karate. And then Bruce Lee introduced us to Kung Fu and eventually to Jeet Kune Do. Muhamad Ali also introduced us to Western Boxing. Celebrities seem to flock into these styles making them the "in" thing.

In the 80's Tae Kwon Do became the in things for families and kids. Still has a pretty good following for kiddies.

In the late 80's early 90's we were introduced to MMA. Did not really take but somewhat had a cult following. There also a resurgence of Aikido due to all the Segal movies. In the west coast a brief, very brief surge in Ninjitsu due to all the American Ninja movies (way to go Michael Dudikoff).

Now MMA is taking hold. Seems to be the "in" thing that everyone and their mother is talking about. Ticket to see fights live now command hundreds and thousands for ringside seats at UFC. Celebrities are now coming to these venues. And much like boxing, many see this as their "way out" of something in their lives. It is also becoming the flavor of the month for many MA schools out there. Basically if you want to make money, teach MMA, or at the very least ad it to the curricullum.

So let's FFWD 10yrs from now. I am sure MMA will continue to be a venue. I can see it replacing boxing as a form of entertainment. However, peoples taste are finicky and constantly changes as I have described in the timeline above. What will be the next in thing.

Here's what I think: Given the pussification of the world. Growing aging population. As well as the move toward non-violence. I can see Taiji being the bomb diggity art of the 22nd century.

[sanjuro_ronin]

Ethiopian Sumo.

[Eddie]

After this weekends very very successful South African National San Shou Championships, I would say San Shou is the next best thing… least in South Africa. Man! What an event. What a following.

[RD'S Alias - 1A]

I am not sure, but I think it will have something to do with Squids, and Space aliens...and maybe spaghetti Monsters.

[gwa sow]

Ethiopian Sumo.

haha..............ha

[GeneChing]

nacho. I'm working on a nacho-colored ninja suit (http://www.martialartsmart.net/16-01xxs.html) to match the forum here. That way we can all blend in.

[Mas Judt]

It will require one to wear a mullet.

[Becca]

No, that was one eighties trend I just don't think will be comming back... I hope. Same goes for that long hair on top and shaved around the sides thing from the nineties...

Perhaps the 'fro?

[David Jamieson]

Stick fighting. Fisticuffs and wrestling is getting boring, time to pull out the blunt weapons. More emphasis on the weapon than on the blunts. :p

[Black Jack II]

Giant robot fighting. It's the real deal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUxDmKFCD2o

[SevenStar]

No, that was one eighties trend I just don't think will be comming back... I hope. Same goes for that long hair on top and shaved around the sides thing from the nineties...

Perhaps the 'fro?

the fro is already back. People started wearing 'natural' styles again about 8 years ago - fros, twists, dreads, etc. Heck, I have dreads.

I still see the shaved head thingy too, though not as much - and the mohawk has made a comeback. it's only a matter of time for the mullet.

[SevenStar]

So back in the late 40's and early 50's, when the GI's were getting back, Judo seemed to be the in thing.

In the 60's and 70's we were introduced to Karate. And then Bruce Lee introduced us to Kung Fu and eventually to Jeet Kune Do. Muhamad Ali also introduced us to Western Boxing. Celebrities seem to flock into these styles making them the "in" thing.

In the 80's Tae Kwon Do became the in things for families and kids. Still has a pretty good following for kiddies.

In the late 80's early 90's we were introduced to MMA. Did not really take but somewhat had a cult following. There also a resurgence of Aikido due to all the Segal movies. In the west coast a brief, very brief surge in Ninjitsu due to all the American Ninja movies (way to go Michael Dudikoff).

Now MMA is taking hold. Seems to be the "in" thing that everyone and their mother is talking about. Ticket to see fights live now command hundreds and thousands for ringside seats at UFC. Celebrities are now coming to these venues. And much like boxing, many see this as their "way out" of something in their lives. It is also becoming the flavor of the month for many MA schools out there. Basically if you want to make money, teach MMA, or at the very least ad it to the curricullum.

So let's FFWD 10yrs from now. I am sure MMA will continue to be a venue. I can see it replacing boxing as a form of entertainment. However, peoples taste are finicky and constantly changes as I have described in the timeline above. What will be the next in thing.

Here's what I think: Given the pussification of the world. Growing aging population. As well as the move toward non-violence. I can see Taiji being the bomb diggity art of the 22nd century.

dudikoff? bah. sho kosugi was the man. taiji is already one of the most popular arts in the world. I don't think it will see additional fame. It is way too boring for mass consumption, so it will never be something in the public eye like mma, boxing or san shou. I think 10 years from now, mma will be peaking.

[Mr Punch]

For the hardcore: kali.

See Beniccio Del Torres, Tommy Lee Jones (The Hunted), Matt Damon (Bourne), and I'm pretty sure if you watch a bit of the Supernatural TV show, Blade and Casino Royale you'll see bits n bobs of it too.

For the rest, the boxercise and all those bull pseudo-styles will continue to grow... and with them, yes, the mullet will resurface. Me, as soon as I move back to my home soil, I'm going straight back to my mohican! :D

As for MMA, I think it'll probably reach its peak soon, if not already. Can't be too many more organizations and formats before it implodes or at least reaches saturation point. And for every good ambassador of fighting sports like the Coutures and Bonjaskys there'll be at least one really scary (non-potential-MMA-mom-friendly) **** like Fedor, one 'lad' like Rutten and four immature, undisciplined thug asses like Leben, Abbot, Kimbo and those doofuses from Bullshido turning up to a videoed challenge fight with a carload of drugs and a gun!

Unless of course, it becomes common knowledge that there is really good MMA training in the Middle East where the latest wave of terrorists are trained... :eek: ... then maybe it'll become more popular with every terrorist attack like in Glasgow when the guy took three people to restrain him...

[ingchao]

Escrima sticks...wrapped in barbed wire.
And if the current MMA craze has any influence, Speedo thongs will be the preferred attire.
Oh god , I think I just made myself throw up a little.

And of course, knifefighter will be at the forefront of the revolution.

[Mas Judt]

Sevenstar in a mullet... good lord...

[bodhitree]

Sevenstar in a mullet... good lord...


if only i knew how to photoshop....

[xcakid]

Escrima sticks...wrapped in barbed wire.
And if the current MMA craze has any influence, Speedo thongs will be the preferred attire.
Oh god , I think I just made myself throw up a little.

And of course, knifefighter will be at the forefront of the revolution.

LOL. I think the more brutal the sport is the gayer the attire will be.

Football = Satiny spandex
Wrestling/MMA = Nuthuggers
How bout bull fighting, you look like a cross between a pimp and gay parade attendee

[Becca]

the fro is already back. People started wearing 'natural' styles again about 8 years ago - fros, twists, dreads, etc. Heck, I have dreads.

I still see the shaved head thingy too, though not as much - and the mohawk has made a comeback. it's only a matter of time for the mullet.
Yes, but in 10 years or so the 'fro is going to be a status symble of martial arts might. People will see a fro walking down the streat and run in fear, for the wearer of the 'fro will have no equal. People like Screach will sudenly be cool and everyone will be begging thier hair dressor to give them a horrible perm so they can emulate it.:cool:

[brothernumber9]

Team MMA fights will be the future.

Instead of just one-on-one fights, it would be maybe five-on-five, perhaps a few more. The venue would be changed from just a ring to a basketball court sized area with constructs like walls, pillars, and ditches to either hide or maneuver around.

Several Referees would be positioned throughout to stop the action immediately when it is deemed someone is KO'd or about to get KO'd or submitted or injured.
Should it be a melee when the action needs to be stopped, everyone would stop where they are and separated until the eliminated person is escorted out of the field. If any person was in a dominated position, they would re-set in the same postion, as they do in Pride, and the action restarted at the signal.

The team with the last remaining fighter(s) wins.

[SevenStar]

Yes, but in 10 years or so the 'fro is going to be a status symble of martial arts might. People will see a fro walking down the streat and run in fear, for the wearer of the 'fro will have no equal. People like Screach will sudenly be cool and everyone will be begging thier hair dressor to give them a horrible perm so they can emulate it.:cool:

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[cjurakpt]

Afro Samurai (http://www.afrosamurai.com/)

:eek: wow - Boondocks on ginseng...Ghost Dog on Slimfast...

[mantis108]

The rise of Jedi art is inevitable, I am telling you. Light sabers, men, light sabers.

I am kind of surprise that that's no Taebo bootcamp competition yet! Shocking!!!!

But b4 that we will have Chessboxing or Beach Volleyball+ Beach MMA. I am actually partial to the Dog Brother gathering format for the next martial sports evolution (there is only one martial sports God and Father Dog is His prophet - j/k) but ... Dana White has to make money with Pride first So that's not in the card anytime soon. I wonder what happen to Don King ... Did he make enough money already? ;)

Oh ... wait, I lied ... I much prefer women league twister wrestling. :D

The next MA hype is only limited to your imagination, my friends.

Mantis108

[TaiChiBob]

Greetings..

Team Taser combat.. i hear Chan Pui has a demo team in training as we speak.. combat attire? depends... no, "depends" on the host school.. absolutely shocking!!!

Be well..

[PangQuan]

Personally?

I think they need to remove the gloves in MMA events.

Remove a lot of the rules that have been added since the old days. EI: elbows to the back of the head/spine/neck. Kicking downed opponents. elbows (in some venues) to name a few.

I would like to see more smaller guys challenging bigger guys.

[SevenStar]

I would like to see more smaller guys challenging bigger guys.

unlikely. the weight classes benefit the smaller guys by not allowing them to fight someone outweighing them by 100+ pounds. At 225, I have been in shiai against guys who weigh 335. it sucks. won some and lost some, but either way, it sucks.

[PangQuan]

unlikely. the weight classes benefit the smaller guys by not allowing them to fight someone outweighing them by 100+ pounds. At 225, I have been in shiai against guys who weigh 335. it sucks. won some and lost some, but either way, it sucks.

I bet it sucks :p

But I bet it would make some big money too. Especially when you found some smaller guys that win often enought to draw the crowds.

watching some fights last night one interview had this 225 lb guy talking about his introduction to BJJ was getting choked out by a 135lber.

granted he was a noob like myself, thats still rad **** to hear.

[SevenStar]

But b4 that we will have Chessboxing or Beach Volleyball+ Beach MMA.

chess boxing is already gaining popularity:

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=chessboxing

[Becca]

You know, that's just far enough out there, it might take... But I won't hold my breath for it untill I see a 'fro on a chessboxer.:p

[boshea]

Sevenstar in a mullet... good lord...

if only i knew how to photoshop....


Ask and you shall receive...

*Ducks and hides*

[xcakid]

Need the lightning bolt design on the sides to go along with the mullet. :D

[SevenStar]

Ask and you shall receive...

*Ducks and hides*

d@mn... a mullet actually looks good on me. I may consider that.

[Becca]

Need the lightning bolt design on the sides to go along with the mullet. :DAnd a nice big, cheasy mustach ala Ben Stiller in Dodge Ball.:)

[Momjoe]

I had a great uncle who was involved in what was known as Rough and Tumble fighting back in the 1800's in some of the eastern and southern areas of the U.S

After reading knifefighter's post I have decided that the future of MA will be "Rough and Tumble".

I wanted to beat Ross to the punch so I just created my new homepage:

http://King_of_Rough_and_Tumble.com

I figure my school will bring in $500k a year at least.

[boshea]

d@mn... a mullet actually looks good on me. I may consider that.

I, on the other hand, can not say the same for myself!

[xcakid]

HEHEHE. You look like Joe Dirt.

[SevenStar]

what kind of thugs do they have in the UK??

"In the U.S. and Canada, the mullet is particularly associated with blue collar men, fans of country and heavy metal music, American football and ice hockey players. Many ****sexual women of the "butch" variety also sport this hairstyle, so much so, many see this as a social identifier. In the United Kingdom the mullet is most commonly associated with thugs, or with Central and Eastern Europeans, particularly professional footballers. In Australia the haircut is associated with Bogans and Australian rules football players, particularly those from the 1980s. In recent years, the mullet has enjoyed resurgent popularity among the hip set, in particular the emo sub-culture, probably due to its association with 1980s retro kitsch. "

[Chosen-frozen]

unlikely. the weight classes benefit the smaller guys by not allowing them to fight someone outweighing them by 100+ pounds. At 225, I have been in shiai against guys who weigh 335. it sucks. won some and lost some, but either way, it sucks.

Hey, It`s no picnic for the big guy either. If you win ...."Big deal you`re twice his size." and if you lose....."You got your ass whipped by a guy 1/2 your size."

It`s a no win situation.

I see more and more celebs talking up Krav Maga. I think it`ll stay in the backseat behind MMA, but that`ll be the next flavor of the month with the beautiful people.

[SevenStar]

that's just an ego thing... that goes away. eventually you learn to ignore it. ever have a guy outweighing you by 100 pounds throw you with harai goshi, then land on your ribcage? That is something you can't ignore...

I agree about krav maga tho - it is growing pretty rapidly. That may be the next Mcdojo king.

[rogue]

Ask and you shall receive...

*Ducks and hides*

What in the Sam Hill is 7 doing in that picture?:eek:

I think traditional karate will make a comeback as the d3@dly. When it does please shoot me.

[John Takeshi]

I believe he's in the classic taiji position of holding the balls, but I'm not positive. It might be a form of Qigong.

[SPJ]

as pointed out Tai Chi and yoga are every where. not ebbing or losing luster any time soon.

as for other styles of CMA,

I "see" a huge crowd following Ba Gua.

Yang Tai Chi is still the most popular style of Tai Chi.

Jiang Ron Qiao or Xing Yi Ba Gua is very popular among styles of Ba Gua.

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dunno much about the other styles.

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Mantis is always popular both north and south China.

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:confused:

[bodhitree]

Ask and you shall receive...

*Ducks and hides*


that's ****ing priceless

:D