Although many things have changed in the twenty years that I’ve been refereeing, one thing has remained constant; the fans (and sometimes the corners) lack of knowledge about the rules.
Read MoreAn old adage states, “The only constant in life is change.” Nowhere is that more apparent than in the world of martial arts.
Read MoreIn sports, as in daily living, goal setting is critical for success. Goal setting for an athlete is a process whereby he progressively challenges his standard of performance with a defined level of task performances that increase his chances of success.
Read MoreI will never understand why the entertainment value of kickboxing and mixed martial arts takes a backseat to the likes of fly-fishing, synchronized swimming, spelling bees, bass fishing, and double-dutch rope skipping. Oh, and don't forget hot dog eating contests. Give me a break!
Read MoreIt has long been known that in one-on-one sporting events such as boxing, muay Thai and mixed martial arts, ten percent of the competitors win 90 percent of the competitions. Which begs the question, "why?"
Read MoreNowhere are rules and regulations more evident than in sports competition. In point of fact, there is no organized sport that doesn't have rules. Even the original Olympic Pankration had rules against eye gouging and biting.
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