How do you all feel about young kids watching MMA fights?
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No, but there's a high risk and we still know almost nothing about how the brain works. There's been way too many football players and boxers that has had their lives ruined completely because of brain injuries. Also children usually have several passions so I would encourage them to do something else instead.
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Yes, nothing wrong at all. I'm 29 years old and I was introduced to MMA at a very young age when my dad would rent the first UFC tournaments with Gracie and Shamrock. But me and my dad have always been into martial arts whether it be movies, training, the UFC etc.
To this day he's still the main person I watch MMA with. I'll admit I thought it was brutal, but always normal. Probably worse for kids to watch pro wrestling at that time lol.
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Its perfectly fine. I have 3 kids. My oldest is grown now (20). Ive been watching mma for their entire lives. We let them watch if they wanted. I dont treat it different than any other sport. All 3 have a basic understanding of the sport and like watching sometimes. None have had issues with violence.
I think kids that grow up with it will see it as normal and no big deal.
I think kids that grow up with it will see it as normal and no big deal.
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My son is 2 yrs old and has been watching since he emerged from the womb...
My plans are to start him at these ages
-Gymnastics at 3
-Wrestling at 4-5
-Tae Kwon Do 5-8
-Jitz 8>
I DO NOT want him to be a pro fighter but the knowing what you and your body are capable of is priceless and to me as important as riding a bike
My plans are to start him at these ages
-Gymnastics at 3
-Wrestling at 4-5
-Tae Kwon Do 5-8
-Jitz 8>
I DO NOT want him to be a pro fighter but the knowing what you and your body are capable of is priceless and to me as important as riding a bike
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What are you guys talking about?
MMA and boxing are completely different. Especially would look that way to a child. When was the last time you've seen a boxing canvas covered in shit or blood ? MMA looks a lot more real than boxing because you have the big gloves, so it doesn't look as brutal as it is to a child. And the kicking and wrestling and all the other facets will look like shit they think they can try on their brother.
I think this answer depends on the kid, and a good parent should know their kid well enough to know if and when it's appropriate. I've been to UFC and other combat sports events, a lot of Just Bleed morons in the crowd, and i would not trust them to teach a child the martial art part of it. A 5 year old shouldn't be watching. I wouldn't let a kid under 10 watch unless they were doing a combat sport themself at the time.
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yeah I did full contact karate so thats why I knew of it. Seeing ufc taught me that violence was a serious thing and not a game. I don't know what another kid would take away from it.
What are you guys talking about?
MMA and boxing are completely different. Especially would look that way to a child. When was the last time you've seen a boxing canvas covered in shit or blood ? MMA looks a lot more real than boxing because you have the big gloves, so it doesn't look as brutal as it is to a child. And the kicking and wrestling and all the other facets will look like shit they think they can try on their brother.
I think this answer depends on the kid, and a good parent should know their kid well enough to know if and when it's appropriate. I've been to UFC and other combat sports events, a lot of Just Bleed morons in the crowd, and i would not trust them to teach a child the martial art part of it. A 5 year old shouldn't be watching. I wouldn't let a kid under 10 watch unless they were doing a combat sport themself at the time.
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Welcome to planet Earth. There are many different people with different personalities.
Just because you didn't fuck up, doesn't mean other people don't or won't. Without proper guidance and education on what they're watching, there will definitely be kids that will either harm some one else or their self.
And it's not about "Wull, i watched rated R movies and i didn't become a psycho! " That's an extreme point. Of course most won't turn that direction, but it does have a negative effect on how people perceive things. We shouldn't hide violence and bad things from children, but the attitude should definitely not be "they're gonna see it anyway"
The desensitization of today's culture has made for a lot of shitty people that don't, or can't understand real life shit. We have a bunch of internet trolls and keyboard warriors that think it's fun to make jokes about people getting raped or murdered.
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I know what you're saying but I wonder how many posters saw that comment and thought "Damn...glad I went to private school!" or something like that, lol.
What fucking city did you go to school in where you get "MMA style fights" in 2nd grade, lol? I mean, I had my first fight in 3rd, sure, but it was "Boxing style" + 1 kick catch in my favor.
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haha, I grew up in a rough area.
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Started watching UFC when I was about 8. Turned me into a Just Bleed God today
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I let my boys (almost 12, and 8 years old) watch fights with me occasionally. They did TKD with me for a few years but lost interest... The youngest has wrestled a couple of seasons and likes it, but not as much as baseball. We talk about various aspects of mma (and all martial arts), and they understand it as more than gratuitous violence. That being said, I'm sure there's an argument for it being something they maybe shouldn't see yet (particularly my 8 year old). Just because there are worse things becoming increasingly common/accepted for kids doesn't mean it's without some potential negative side effects. While I restrict what my kids have access to more than many parents these days, if I'm being perfectly honest I'm kind of selfish in my decision to let them see fights. I want to watch mma all the time, and if I couldn't ever do that with kiddos around then I'd see a lot less fights. Often they aren't all that interested in watching with me, but sometimes they do, and they ask me a lot of questions about who the fighters are, what their style is and how it compares to their opponent, who I think/want to win/etc. It cracks me up when I'm explaining why I'm excited for a particular card and they roll their eyes and say "Yeah, mom, we know who Jon Jones is." (or fill-in-the-blank, whoever it is I'm talking about, just an example). Apparently they remember more of our mma conversations than I think they will, which makes me smile.
I heard (didn't see) there was a recent video of Conor watching fights with his (6-month-old? not sure the exact age) baby. THAT idea makes me uncomfortable, but more so because babies shouldn't really have any screen-time regardless of what it is. Whatever... he's a parent and gets to make that decision for his own kid, just like I get to with mine. I don't have any desire to tell other people what to do, but I guess I wish more individuals were thoughtful about this stuff and didn't just go "Oh, it's normal these days for toddlers to be addicted to smartphones/tablets/etc" or "Oh it's fine, because they're not going to turn into serial killers" like that's the only standard by which we can measure. I think the long-term consequences of our screen obsession are pretty unknown at this point, and to a certain extent we're kind of experimenting with our kids. I hate that my boys have to feel abnormal compared to their peers because they don't own smartphones in 2nd grade. But... I digress from what the thread is about, so I'll just say "All things in moderation, including moderation."
Edited to add: I would never take my boys to watch fights live in a place full of adults drinking and swearing and whatnot. Watching at home is different, in my opinion.
I heard (didn't see) there was a recent video of Conor watching fights with his (6-month-old? not sure the exact age) baby. THAT idea makes me uncomfortable, but more so because babies shouldn't really have any screen-time regardless of what it is. Whatever... he's a parent and gets to make that decision for his own kid, just like I get to with mine. I don't have any desire to tell other people what to do, but I guess I wish more individuals were thoughtful about this stuff and didn't just go "Oh, it's normal these days for toddlers to be addicted to smartphones/tablets/etc" or "Oh it's fine, because they're not going to turn into serial killers" like that's the only standard by which we can measure. I think the long-term consequences of our screen obsession are pretty unknown at this point, and to a certain extent we're kind of experimenting with our kids. I hate that my boys have to feel abnormal compared to their peers because they don't own smartphones in 2nd grade. But... I digress from what the thread is about, so I'll just say "All things in moderation, including moderation."
Edited to add: I would never take my boys to watch fights live in a place full of adults drinking and swearing and whatnot. Watching at home is different, in my opinion.
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He probably would also enjoy chocolate sprinkles on his pizza, and would wear his underwear on his head for a hat to school if you let him.
Just because a kid likes something doesn't mean it's good for them.
Kids are stupid.
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My kids are gonna hate me. No violent video games, no violent movies, no combat sorts until they're old enough. What's old enough? I don't know yet. 10 to 15. I'll probably let them watch combat sports before violent video games.
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You watched porn with your grandad....?
Did I say that? Maybe you should reread it. I said I watched boxing and then porn would pop up after. That doesn't mean I was allowed to sit there and watch it, but the point is I still saw it. MMA isn't even that bad, but even if it was people still will find ways to see it. Sheltering kids does them no favors. Unarmed combat is a way of life. Centuries ago kids were trained for combat, and now people can't even watch a little MMA. It's ridiculous.
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I rented the crow and the lost boys when I was 8 and my mom said I couldn't watch it but watched it anyway.
Let them watch, its professional competition. Hiding it won't help.
Let them watch, its professional competition. Hiding it won't help.
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It was a joke, darling. You worded it funny.
There's a difference between "sheltering", and exposure to appropriate materials at appropriate times. "They're gonna see it anyways " is lazy, piss poor parenting. If you want what's best for your kid, you don't just accept whatever bullshit and not try to do anything about it.
Control the things you can. Throwing up your hands and saying "fuck it" is not how to raise a kid.
And lol at "unarmed combat being a way of life" Since when? For whom? Even centuries ago, it wasn't like everyone was a fucking warrior.
Centuries ago you married your cousin when you were 12 and died at around 40....ah....the good ole days.
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