Comments on: The Case Against Martial Arts Tournaments http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-case-against-martial-arts-tournaments/ Martial arts for personal development Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:51:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: AN http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-case-against-martial-arts-tournaments/#comment-14732 AN Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:50:37 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=2425#comment-14732 "You have to think that if you kick, you try to kick the enemy dead. If you punch, you must thrust to kill. If you strike, then you strike to kill the enemy. This is the spirit you need in training" Choshin Chibana Is sincere "competition" in martial art conceivable at all? I doubt... “You have to think that if you kick, you try to kick the enemy dead. If you punch, you must thrust to kill. If you strike, then you strike to kill the enemy. This is the spirit you need in training”

Choshin Chibana

Is sincere “competition” in martial art conceivable at all?

I doubt…

]]> By: Joe http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-case-against-martial-arts-tournaments/#comment-13856 Joe Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:36:33 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=2425#comment-13856 I think tournaments are an excellent way to demonstrate ones skill. I think tournaments are an excellent way to demonstrate ones skill.

]]> By: Sunny James http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-case-against-martial-arts-tournaments/#comment-13262 Sunny James Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:04:10 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=2425#comment-13262 This is <b>Sunny James</b> from pennsylvania I agree that what we use to see years ago on television with the older martial arts movies vs what you see now is two different things. you could not possibly have a regular competition without rules & safety gear or else people would be killed or paralyzed Sunny This is Sunny James from pennsylvania
I agree that what we use to see years ago on television with the older martial arts movies vs what you see now is two different things.
you could not possibly have a regular competition without rules & safety gear or else people would be killed or paralyzed

Sunny

]]> By: chris http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-case-against-martial-arts-tournaments/#comment-13255 chris Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:03:18 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=2425#comment-13255 In which fight did Lyoto Machida or Andy Hug use a karate chop? In which fight did Lyoto Machida or Andy Hug use a karate chop?

]]> By: rhesus http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-case-against-martial-arts-tournaments/#comment-13254 rhesus Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:51:29 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=2425#comment-13254 ""Now they believe televised MMA competitions are real, and nobody uses a karate chop in the UFC."" Hum, so how about Lyoto Machida? or Andy Hug? Karate can be very effective my friend... “”Now they believe televised MMA competitions are real, and nobody uses a karate chop in the UFC.”"

Hum, so how about Lyoto Machida? or Andy Hug?

Karate can be very effective my friend…

]]> By: “The Case Against Martial Arts Tournaments,” by Chris Pearson http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-case-against-martial-arts-tournaments/#comment-12548 “The Case Against Martial Arts Tournaments,” by Chris Pearson Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:05:37 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=2425#comment-12548 [...] Click here to read entire article. [...] [...] Click here to read entire article. [...]

]]> By: Padawan http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-case-against-martial-arts-tournaments/#comment-12197 Padawan Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:14:21 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=2425#comment-12197 Totally agree. Fighting is dangerous! And we should always remember that our martial knowledge is to be used only in case of extreme need, not for show (or fun). Totally agree. Fighting is dangerous!
And we should always remember that our martial knowledge is to be used only in case of extreme need, not for show (or fun).

]]> By: Glenn http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-case-against-martial-arts-tournaments/#comment-12153 Glenn Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:02:33 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=2425#comment-12153 Perhaps another way to look at tournaments/competition fighting of any type is that it serves a specific purpose. Self Defence is nothing like point sparring however the lessons learnt by the student when they undertake such activity (especially in the beginning) are invaluable in producing effective self defence skills. Ie remember way back to the first time any of us stepped onto the mat and fought (even at the most basic level) - the overcoming of fear, ability to stay focussed and perform under pressure (or in my own case the highlighting of those areas that needed development) against an opponent who had intentions of fighting back. All these and many more benefits (the confidence to stand and make a stand in front of a crowd of judging (at least it felt that way) on lookers; the ability to deal in public with our successes and loses (failures) whilst under scrutiny) have all been expereinced and should be considered very positive aspects of competition training - rather than just the fightng and if it is god for self defence etc. At the end of the day I personally would like to think that all our martial arts training leads to not only good physical skills but assists us to be better people, if we look for the positive. Perhaps another way to look at tournaments/competition fighting of any type is that it serves a specific purpose. Self Defence is nothing like point sparring however the lessons learnt by the student when they undertake such activity (especially in the beginning) are invaluable in producing effective self defence skills. Ie remember way back to the first time any of us stepped onto the mat and fought (even at the most basic level) – the overcoming of fear, ability to stay focussed and perform under pressure (or in my own case the highlighting of those areas that needed development) against an opponent who had intentions of fighting back. All these and many more benefits (the confidence to stand and make a stand in front of a crowd of judging (at least it felt that way) on lookers; the ability to deal in public with our successes and loses (failures) whilst under scrutiny) have all been expereinced and should be considered very positive aspects of competition training – rather than just the fightng and if it is god for self defence etc. At the end of the day I personally would like to think that all our martial arts training leads to not only good physical skills but assists us to be better people, if we look for the positive.

]]> By: Matt Klein http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-case-against-martial-arts-tournaments/#comment-12148 Matt Klein Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:20:47 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=2425#comment-12148 J. Young--agree with what you say about forms. It will definitely make you a better martial artist by participating in tournaments. The stress, the preparation, the practice, it all works to make a great martial artist. Not sure I agree with regard to sparring. You only have to look at the success of Raymond Daniels and Jason Bourelly in the world combat league to know the value of many years of tournament fighting. Although these guys were point fighters, their footwork, timing, speed and technique enabled them to outclass guys with kickboxing experience and dominate the league. Chris--your definition of "sportfighting" or looking for fights for the sport of it is for fools who have no honor. I agree, and yes it is dangerous because there is always someone badder. J. Young–agree with what you say about forms. It will definitely make you a better martial artist by participating in tournaments. The stress, the preparation, the practice, it all works to make a great martial artist. Not sure I agree with regard to sparring. You only have to look at the success of Raymond Daniels and Jason Bourelly in the world combat league to know the value of many years of tournament fighting. Although these guys were point fighters, their footwork, timing, speed and technique enabled them to outclass guys with kickboxing experience and dominate the league. Chris–your definition of “sportfighting” or looking for fights for the sport of it is for fools who have no honor. I agree, and yes it is dangerous because there is always someone badder.

]]> By: Scott http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/the-case-against-martial-arts-tournaments/#comment-12145 Scott Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:06:11 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=2425#comment-12145 I would like to see a sort of "Burning Man" type of total theater, 10 days or so of martial exchange. All styles welcome, put all the schools in one place as mutual hosts and let people wander around. Half of every thing on a schedule, half spontaneous engagement--with time to develop rapport. I would like to see a sort of “Burning Man” type of total theater, 10 days or so of martial exchange. All styles welcome, put all the schools in one place as mutual hosts and let people wander around. Half of every thing on a schedule, half spontaneous engagement–with time to develop rapport.

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