Which Is Better, Classical Martial Arts Or Mma?

Classical Martial Arts v MMA, this is an interesting question

. On one hand, we have the classical students, as in Karate or Kung Fu and that sort of art. On the other hand we have the people who watch UFC and Ultimate Fighter.

Now, obviously, we are going to have a difference of opinion, the main thing is can we come up with some facts, or at least opinions so well grounded, that belief in one system is superior to another? I believe it is possible.

First, one must consider sport v art. In a sport one fights another human being. In an art, one is attempting to resolve conflict with oneself.

Second, there is the matter of control. In a classical art one is attempting to control ones body, ones opponent, and ones own emotions and spirit. In MMA one is all too often just attempting to smash somebody's face.

Thus far, the edge seems to be headed in the classical direction. In attempting to control ones own self there is a high ground, after all. This is not to say, however, that the MMA school of thought does not have considerable attributes and qualities.

The main factor, UFC stylists would claim, is whether an art works on the street, and in this they would appear to claim an edge. After all, the face smashing, body twisting breaks that one sees in the ring is definitely useful for self defense. This writer, however, does find fault with the argument.

In the ring, no matter what is said, rules are present. No pokes to the eyes, kicks to apples, small joint twisting, punching the back of the skull, and so on. These are the techniques that a classical practitioner might choose in a street encounter.

Thus, in the final tally, while experience with violence, such as one might find in the MMA ring, has a definite edge, this writer is still going to stick with the classical. After all, in traditional martial arts one learns how to fight without getting mugged, and there are lessons to be learned outside of violence, and which can actually de-escalate conflicts. Choose which you wish, be true to your choice, both classical martial arts and MMA have much to offer.

by: Al Case

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