Mixed Martial Hype?

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is revitalizing the world of martial arts.  It is bringing a newfound interest, new practitioners, and new media attention.  The question is, is it also destroying martial arts as we know it?  This might seem like a silly question, but it is on the minds of traditional martial artists everywhere.  MMA is in danger of becoming something of a cross between professional wrestling and professional boxing, and dragging the rest of martial arts with it, whether we want it or not.Is it too late?  Maybe, but maybe not.  Let’s see what got us here in the first place.

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