The problem is clear: The failure to intervene early is costly, and thus the need for early intervention is critical. As these problems often take root early in elementary school, local schools may be the most efficient platform for timely intervention and prevention programs and martial arts offer a unique and promising approach (Zivin et al
Thanks to advertisement and complex marketing the heroic image of these athletes and fighters continues to increase and it results in a loyal following of fans that become much attached and interested in the sport of MMA. Violence (Coakley, 2006), Since MMA is considered a sport that presents one on one combat; this is particularly satisfying to fans
This is undoubtedly appealing for fans that are seeking thrill and excitement, there is a section of the population that loves real pure unadulterated violence and MMA definitely delivers on that front. Sport Interest (Funk et al
This however has apparently begun to change as organizations like the UFC globalize the market and introduce fighters from different cultural backgrounds; fans are more likely to root for fighters that are of their same cultural and national origin. Economic Factors (Guttman, 1986; Wann 1995), According to these authors combat sports like boxing and MMA provide fans an opportunity to wager and make money on bets, this adds to the excitement of the sport and fuels the popularity
At smaller venues it is not uncommon for groups of ten or more to arrive together to cheer and share the experience together. National pride (Lee 2002), In the Asian markets national pride played a considerable role in attracting fans to attend and watch MMA events
There are various factors that determined the level of interest behind attending fans at MMA events according to various surveys here are some of the factors that contribute to the growth of the sport. Aesthetic qualities (Milne & Macdonald, 1999 ), some MMA fans that are truly dedicated to possessing and understand the technical knowledge of the sport enjoy witnessing fighters with great mastery of the sport battling to establish supremacy in the octagon, skill is the appealing factor that draws this type of fan
They are able to share a moment with their favorite athletes and envision themselves in the octagon; this provides a thrill and a sense of excitement for fans that would otherwise be foreign to the concept of combat and fighting. Socializing (Trail & James 2001), as with many other sporting events MMA functions are used as means or venues for socialization
The growth in popularity has created an influx of fighters attempting to enter the ranks of the sport, as this happens fighters already within the sport work harder to aesthetically please fans and promoters in order to keep their place within the organizations and the ranks of MMA. Vicarious achievement (Wann, 1995), fans of MMA are able to somewhat dream and imagine themselves in the matches fighting and battling
Chuan Fa translates as "fist law," and Kempo means "fist law" in Japanese. However, "the Chinese system from which Kenpo was derived underwent so many changes that, while most of the Kenpo techniques can be found scattered among the hundreds of Chinese fighting systems, there is no single system in China today that resembles Kenpo," (Tracy)
However, sources related to the history of kung fu in China contradict one another. One source traces the origin of the word to two Chinese words: kung meaning energy, and fu meaning time (Tsui-Po)
Wushu also embraces tai chi (Taijiquan) as a central component of practice. Although wushu can be viewed simply as the formalized martial arts system that the Communist Party codified during the 20th century, the martial art can be traced back deep in Chinese history, though, as far as 2500 years ago (Zhuo)
It can pose serious threat to the life of the other person as in many cases any object can be used as a weapon to hurt the other person. It works on a three step approach Firstly it helps to respond to any attack, then react to it and finally neutralize its effect (Aviram, 2009)
Martial Arts can be defined as a system organized into a code or it may be termed as the customs that revolve around practices that may give rise to conflict. This art is used by people for a number of reasons such as safety, championship, physical up gradation subliminal and divine development (Clements, 2006)
" Karate has been derived from a Japanese word which means 'empty hand' and is exactly what karate is and no weapon is used in this type of martial arts. In karate legs and hands are used and they become the spears known as Itosu (Delp, 2005)
He with this ambition got a chance to meet the Gracie family that was considered the first one to become the part of sport. Jiu-jitsu is a combination of throws and groundwork (Gracie and Royler, 2001)
The events for males and females were coordinated together in 1987 except in the year where Olympics take place. Moreover an event for women in particular was organized in 1988 (Hoare, 2009)
Kano introduced judo in 1932 for the first time as he was hopeful that this game would seek international recognition. In 1968 it was excluded from Olympics but later became part of it (Jones and Hanon, 2010)
However, today many different styles of jujutsu have been introduced by the western practitioners and these styles are being taught in many western countries. Although jujutsu has become westernized but still it has some similarities with traditional style (Kan?, 2006)
Today the popularity of the use of martial arts in the films has created a separate genre for these kinds of films. Bruce Lee's films played a huge role in creating awareness and demand for Chinese martial arts in the Hollywood movies and ultimately in west in 1970s (Kennedy and Elizabeth, 2005)
Even today, morality and philosophy are some of the things that are very important to its practitioners, they still pay a lot of importance to the virtues like patience, humility, trust and respect. Similar to most of the kinds of martial arts kung fu too has health as well as defence benefits (Kim, 2001)