I was sitting there this weekend, quietly contemplating the universe as people such as myself often do on the weekend:p, and it occured to me:
Many TMAists bash so hard on MMA. They may say its not real MA, or its to sportified, or they may just spew forth gallons of bile just because they are afraid and dont understand what they are rediculing.
If you look at the current trends of todays popularity infused market place, martial arts are one topic you will hear a lot about.
TV shows, Movies, New reports, sporting events, law enforcment, etc...
Martial Arts in general are on the rise again in regards to populartiy with the masses.
IMO MMA has been one of the, if not THE, driving force in this current resurection of martial arts in medial.
While at this point in my life I have not YET made the MMA leap, its an inevitablity as a serious martial artist, IMHO.
So while at this point I do not have the grapples skeelz, I do understand the importance.
But I digress. My original point in posting this thread is to acknoledge the uprising of Martial Arts as a whole. Across the world.
So, for those guys who have been out there competing, sweating, bleeding and striving, I would like to extend a whole hearted THANKS.
Well in general Thanks to everyone who promote the martial arts.
But well, lets be honest folks, MMA is where a lot if not most of the serious recognition has been spawned from in todays market.
People again are looking up to FIGHTERS as heros, instead of brutes, ROLE MODELS, instead of thugs.
Okay, well I decided to let my gratitude show. But I'm done now.