A Face of a Brutal Sport Is Trying to Change Its Image
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Thoughtful, even philosophical about the sport he dominates, Jones is the perfect ambassador for a polarizing sport.
During a break between interviews, I asked Jones why he thought society needed another brutal sport.
Jones answered by underlining the merits of martial arts.
�Teaching martial arts is moving us toward a more peaceful society,� he argued, �because fighting creates confidence, and confident people tend not to make dumb decisions. They tend to feel more comfortable in their own skin and not feeling like they have to prove anything.�
Those involved with M.M.A. are on a crusade to promote the sport which, they argue, is no more brutal than football or boxing.
Excerpted from full article.
What do you guys think? Do you agree?
Thoughtful, even philosophical about the sport he dominates, Jones is the perfect ambassador for a polarizing sport.
During a break between interviews, I asked Jones why he thought society needed another brutal sport.
Jones answered by underlining the merits of martial arts.
�Teaching martial arts is moving us toward a more peaceful society,� he argued, �because fighting creates confidence, and confident people tend not to make dumb decisions. They tend to feel more comfortable in their own skin and not feeling like they have to prove anything.�
Those involved with M.M.A. are on a crusade to promote the sport which, they argue, is no more brutal than football or boxing.
Excerpted from full article.
What do you guys think? Do you agree?