Anyone ever think MMA is making them more violent?

Question

Ok I have to start off my saying I am not a violent person. I have been in a few fights in my life as a kid, but nothing ever very serious. However I have noticed that since really getting into MMA that I have had alot of violent thoughts and aggressions. For example sometimes when watching a fighter is raining down blows on his opponent, I sometimes just think "KILL HIM KILL HIM." And I love to see people get knocked it. For a while I thought it was just getting caught up into the moment, however the other day I did something that really scared me. My girlfriend and I were coming out of a bar, when this little punk who couldn't have been more than 18 yells at my girlfriend "You have nice t_ts."

Answer 1

There's two options that I can think of.

One would be taking up MMA, and two would be staying away from those shows. But I would personally go to MMA classes and train like h**l at the gym and at home.

PS: This is just a simple question out of curiosity but some times watching those kinds of shows makes some people delusional and makes them think that they can be like one of them and that's some times the cause and the reason of being so aggressive. And it also makes other people around you look weaker since you're instinctively comparing those fighters to them but forgetting about your own skill level(aka what you're capable of doing). Not saying that you're like that, but isn't it kind of embarrassing to act so tough towards some kid like that? What if that was guys like Wanderlei Silva or Fedor Emelianenko, or some other top professional heavy weight fighters? Are you going to laugh it off? Or are you going to act tough just like how you did to that kid?

Answer 2

Hmmm.....I think you're doing the right thing by questioning your thought process. Even if you're well trained there really isn't much of a reason to want to attack someone for complimenting your girl. Hey, she's going home with you! You should be proud that someone liked what she looked like.

You're right, he could have a weapon. Or he could be a nasty fighter without you knowing (look at Urijah Faber - 150 pound little surfer dude.....but google his trip to Bali and see how those dudes feel about him). Either way walking away is usually the right move.

Unless there's a serious threat to yours/someone elses well being then my rule of thumb is it's not worth it. Just my opinion......

On a side note, thinking to yourself that you could smash his face in isn't that odd of a thought. Most people get those thoughts.....just don't act on them!

Good luck

Answer 3

Not every person that trains MMA does it for violent reasons! I train so if I every see say, a women getting raped or a person getting jumped I could do something about it. If some guys robbing a store and the situation was right...well you get my drift.

All evil needs to succeed is that good men do nothing!

That being said people like you give MMA a bad name... and asking this on Yahoo!!! You got Problems buddy! I would love to save someones life... but I always try and avoid bad situations, even when I've been drinking thats no excuse!

I guess I get this from all the Bruce Lee movies I would watch growing up. And were you angry at the kid that sad nice t_ts because they look like $%&*. haha he gave a coompliment.

Answer 4

Lets things this through, sounds to me like it was more the alcohol don't you think?

People do alot of dumb things when they drink.  I would suggest limiting your alcohol intake more than MMA.  In college I flashed a group of girls on campus one night after getting loaded with my teammates. I would have never ever thought of doing that sober, but somehow the alcohol made me think it was ok to do.  Probably lucky I didn't get caught and expelled, like you are lucky you didn't get arrested.  You got home and had time to sober up some and realize how dumb you acted.

Answer 5

oh course, thats d whole point.

i noticed among my sifu and my wushu brothers, they have a mean streak too.... and I thought my mind was bad.

My wushu brother would go like, 'oh so you pull his hand over your shoulder, turn around, and stand up in a snap, ... and his elbow is guaranteed to be snapped in half'.  Sorta make me slightly nauseaus.

Sometimes I would ask my sifu, about lets say, a kimura, then he would explain about a similar move in mantis.  There's one time i clarified with him if that move will pop someone's shoulders out of the sockets and he said 'oh, if you want to do that, hold his arm straight, and push it up...cos there's no bone restraining the joint, it'll pop right out.  That's how you do it'  

Many times their responses overwhelm my already evil mind.

Hahaha....

My point it, most people who studies martial arts have mean violent thoughts.

Edit:

Oh course they explain and discuss these in a civilised matter of fact manner, not like an overhyped yob on drugs.

My sifu ... if you see him, is a very normal acting people, you wouldn't know they are kungfu experts and he don't go around threatening people.  My wushu brother have been involved in many fights, and have ko-ed many people, but only those people like thieves, road bullies, yobs.  He's had a few dressing down from my sifu.

BTW, I think video games and violent movies like 'No Country for old men', 'Saw I, - IV', 'Kill Bill I and II' have a wider reach and even encourage youngsters to commit random acts of violence.  At least in MMA, and other martial arts, there are rules!

Answer 6

yo my bad bro i think i was the one that said that to her

Answer 7

MMA Shmim MA!  Good God man, those 18 year old punks are annoying as All FRACK! They need a little bit more fear put in them. That is the problem with many little punks today, they get away with too much.  I don't see anything wrong with what you did.  You said yourself you stopped short of pounding the little s**t.  What kind of acceptable behavior is it for a grown man, which is in effect what an 18 year old is, no matter how immature, to be running around thinking they can say whatever they want to women on the street?  If they can't act right, should they not expect someone to take offense?  I see these little punks all the time standing around hollering at passing cars or at people in the mall. They think they are immune to any consequences. That is the problem. Their parents have doted on them their wholes lives, don't punish them, and they never get any discipline in school either. The little FRACKER got what he deserved, and maybe that will teach him some respect.

Answer 8

give the little booger a warning

if he doesnt apologize just walk away

hes just looking for attention

Answer 9

dude don't listen to that joker.i've been training muay thai and shotokan for a long time(16 years), and to just get started in mma and think you can take on the world is unrealistic.i understand the fact that the guy was disrespectful to your girlfriend, and to that effect anybody would have a temper.i like to see knockouts also but in sport alone.there's nothing personal about my feeling when i'm sparring or in a sanctioned match.if martial arts did anything for me it has given me a little more self control.you need to learn the same.where i'm from people aren't gonna roll around on the ground with you or stand toe to toe.they'll shoot you before they fight.so be careful with that mind set.

Answer 10

Dont worry for everything in the martial arts, coz its important today that news practitioner pratice. Violent or no-violence coz its just a business now.