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Top 5 Myths of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

by mynotion on May 24, 2009

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is now the fastest growing sport around the world. It has become so popular that it is now the 3rd most watched sport in the US. In Europe, it has accelerating viewership and participation. The revolution in Asia has only begun. Mixed Martial Arts, the blending of techniques from different martial arts in a sport format, is a new athletic adventure with tremendous growth ahead in the years to come. Unfortunately, with its fast rising popularity, myths have arisen. This article addresses the realities behind these myths.

MYTH #1: MMA is dangerous.

When practiced correctly, MMA is as safe as any other active sport such as running, football, or squash. Professional MMA has only experienced 2 deaths in 15 years as a sport. This statistic compares very favorably against most active sports and is considered very low. By comparison, Professional Boxing experiences a few deaths a year. Additionally, with the growth of MMA as a sport,...Read More >>



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