There will be preferences when it comes time to learn Martial Arts, but there are also a couple of things that are fairly obvious, and that we will be able to agree on. Interestingly, I came across this information many years ago, and have used it myself. It deals with analyzing the worth of media in transmitting data. The worst way to absorb data is through the movies or TV. This is because the martial art techniques that you will see on the silver screen, whether it is the art of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, or whoever, has been altered for the camera. Yes, it may look fantastic, but stuntmen and camera cuts are making it look good.

I know that whenever I write one of these pieces on Mixed Martial Arts I am going to get hate mail, but the truth is the truth, and one can only hope to rescue the misbegotten. That bit of drab aside, I actually love MMA, especially the UFC grudge fights. There is enough Roman in me to enjoy the circus.

Now, the main reason such venues as Strike Force and the venerable Ultimate Fighting Championships aren’t art is because of a lack of control. When Joe Beatemup is mounting Billy Mouthpiece and the announcer is praising his control, take it with a grain of salt. The contest, you see is real, and the control is pretty shaky at best.