why don't TCMA guys compete in MMA type events?
Before anyone answers, let us agree that we are looking for mature, intelligent,thought provoking answers.
1) NOT-"Because we can't rip, tear,eye gouge,joint break..Bull$hit.
2) NOT "Because TCMA is outdated,or uses techniques that never worked...Bull$hit
3) NOT "Chi blasting, Dim-Mak, whatever crap you wanna call it-Bull$hit
4) NOT an excuse to promote yourself, your school, your friend's school,gym,basement, on yet another thread
5) AND NOT a back and forth adolescent argument that seems to happen on every thread lately.
I will speak for myself, I have had some students that were going in that direction, but went to school, or had a falling out-one did go on and become a pro kickboxer, though. For me, perhaps it's a numbers thing? I have a small school. Tiger Shullman has a handful of guys who regularly compete in K1,and Sabaki etc. But with over thirty schools, and 200 students in each, out of 6,000 students, I think ANYONE would be able to find five hardcore guys.
Perhaps it is the David Carradine type rep Gung-Fu has gotten that attracts people that are not looking for this type of training. Perhaps the guys who want it, are heading straight towards the mma, bjj, and boxing gyms. Not sure.
I have a few who are showing promise, time will tell.