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Originally Posted by Stealhead
,a specific martial art if taught by a good trainer can teach a kid good discipline I do not see MMA style fighting doing this
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yes, because mma is about one thing: knowing how to hurt somebody as quickly and efficiently as possible. Yes, martial arts in the end are all combat hand to hand forms, but things like kung fu, taikuando, and karate also stress spiritual, ritualized movements, respect, honor, and discipline as well, rather than just simply beating your opponent in the ring.
and besides, if you want to teach your kid how to defend his or herself, teach them krav magah. It's designed for that