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    How young is too young to fight?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgFFivfkfgE
    Here is a great match Karate vs Shaolin, they are so young.
    How young is too young to fight?
    To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.
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    well I up for throwing a bunch of 5 year olds in the cage and watching them beat each other up so I can capitalize on my MMA class enrollemtns and overcharge the parents on lessons.....

    seriously I would have to say 18 to fight professionally and 16 to compete amatuer.
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    16 is still too young for full contact, so amateur with significant gear yes.

    18 is old enough for most.

    Training can begin way earlier though.

    Minor tussles are normal for young guys.
    Kung Fu is good for you.

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    anytime you get your bell rung, and that does not mean KO'd, you have a concussion, and neurological damage. Fact.
    They are doing studies now that show the high amount of concussions in High School sports.
    Kids should not be taking shots to the head,
    unless they already have an in, in the laborers union.
    I can't stand the people who live vicariously through their students to prove their toughness.
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    I can't stand the people who live vicariously through their students to prove their toughness.
    you mean no kicking three year olds in the head? it's not a good thing?
    Hung Sing Boyz, we gottit on lock down
    when he's around quick to ground and pound a clown
    Bruh we thought you knew better
    when it comes to head huntin, ain't no one can do it better

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    the video showed both boys of 11 Y.O.

    when you are young, you may not strike or kick too hard.

    some kind of glove to avoid nails and pinches

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    Quote Originally Posted by TenTigers View Post
    anytime you get your bell rung, and that does not mean KO'd, you have a concussion, and neurological damage. Fact.
    They are doing studies now that show the high amount of concussions in High School sports.
    Kids should not be taking shots to the head,
    unless they already have an in, in the laborers union.
    I can't stand the people who live vicariously through their students to prove their toughness.
    Well said brother.
    I started fighting young to survive and elected competitive sport much later.
    To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.
    -Patanjali Samadhi


    "Not engaging in ignorance is wisdom."
    ~ Bodhi


    Never miss a good chance to shut up

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