Article on the impact that MMA has on the community With the recent impact of mixed martial arts (MMA) and talk of it now becoming legal in Melbourne, we decided to take at look at some of the pro's and con's of a growing sport. INTRO: What is MMA? (Brief history, details of popularity [comparison to other fighting sports] and some of the big names(who is the richest?)/fights). Stats around money. But with popularity also comes criticism. So to begin this bout, in the blue corner (from the streets of hard town to the bright lights of the ring) we have "The Pros"... Pros: . Teaches Self Defense Whether you are male or female, it is important that if you ever get into a situation where you need to defend yourself (or others) from harm, you have the proper skills to do so. MMA offers many skills that one can develop from a young age for self defense or to defuse a potentially negative event, sometimes without even having to throw a single kick or punch. Young or old, whether you want to compete professionally, or a find new way to get fit, MMA has something to offer the whole community. …show more content…
Teaches Respect And Discipline You can be humbled pretty quickly in a physical confrontation. The will to improve and constantly develop to a certain technique or skill takes discipline. MMA, being one of the most physically demanding sports in both strength and fitness, requires tremendous dedication. The bond and respect given and earn from peers in MMA is second to none. *the old adage there is someone bigger and better than you, the 1 v 1 nature of the sport teaches students to have respect for