Does Martial Arts count as a sport?

by tankbunny Posted 2012/06/22 03:46:16

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I practice martial arts and I think it does count as a sport. I mean, people compete in this and win lots of very honored awards.
sparring should definitely count...you're wearing gear like a football player, you're kicking like in soccer, and punching...like...idk lol...i just think it should count if you are active. I mean seriously, if golf counts as a sport, then so should martial arts.
but, a lot of people disagree with me and say that martial arts is just a hobby, not a sport.

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Alexander T Steward 2012/09/10 22:28:49

OF COURSE IT COUNTS!

If darts counts as a sportthen martial arts certainly do.

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john.dutyiii 2012/07/07 17:32:12

OF COURSE IT COUNTS!

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Has anybody that answered no even attempted it?

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TikkiPurdy 2012/07/05 21:23:31

OF COURSE IT COUNTS!

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I love martial arts! My boyfriends a 4th degree black belt in jujitsu and he trains like you would for any other sport.

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Rubyking 2012/07/02 21:12:30

No. It doesnt count because...

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art isn't usually considered a sport

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bodaishinboy 2012/06/30 21:35:12

OF COURSE IT COUNTS!

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If boxing and gymnatics count as sports then the martial art could easily work as a sport for not just just sparring (kumite) but also forms (katas).

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Spudnut 2012/06/27 07:08:11

OF COURSE IT COUNTS!

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Both Tae Kwon Do and Judo wouldn't have been in the World Olympics. If it wasn't classified as a sport.

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rkrkelly01 2012/06/26 03:47:25

OF COURSE IT COUNTS!

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its athletic as anything else, it requires stamina, strength, agility, flexibility, mental toughness, as well as being able to get hurt and stand your ground, it fits every category of skill that you would need for any sport

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I don't like Obama in office 2012/06/25 16:30:49

No. It doesnt count because...

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No

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I don't... to I don't... 2012/06/25 16:40:06

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The art or craft is if you will was not to be a sport. Sports was some that was to be fun peacefull--- What you see today is nothing from what I have read today the tv calls it a sport a lie or twisted truth it overly glorifies the reason for it, something that was a defense to sop harm ....or death to stop a attacker from doing one harm...

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tankbunny to I don't... 2012/06/25 18:00:28

I see your point but there's so many competitions out there which make martial arts valid as a sport, in my opinion.

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Heisenberg 2012/06/25 16:25:17

OF COURSE IT COUNTS!

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1wickedwitch 2012/06/24 17:08:02

OF COURSE IT COUNTS!

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martial arts are hard core..

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EDWARD G 2012/06/24 02:26:26

OF COURSE IT COUNTS!

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In the early 1970s.,Shotokan karate got AAU status but I don't know how that went.

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MarinerFH 2012/06/23 00:53:59

OF COURSE IT COUNTS!

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Definitely. The Greeks had it in the Ancient Olympics. Valid now too.

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littlebuffalo55TBA 2012/06/22 19:25:42

OF COURSE IT COUNTS!

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Judo is a Martial Art & an Olympic Sport!

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the judgebigdogeagle 2012/06/22 15:27:11

OF COURSE IT COUNTS!

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It's a competition just like other combat sports like boxing & College Wrestling,.Sure.

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Vijay Pawar 2012/06/22 09:48:14

OF COURSE IT COUNTS!

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Was a art & thought to the selected few. But now I watch it as sport. As the view changed in modern world.

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☣Master Gothika☣ ™ 2012/06/22 09:36:20

Undecided

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Which martial art?

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tankbunny to ☣Master... 2012/06/28 16:16:24 (edited)

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Any. From phillipino stick fighting, to boxing, to Brazilian ju jitsu.

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☣Master... to tankbunny 2012/07/01 00:44:30

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My martial art of choice is Aikido.

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The Judge to ☣Master... 2012/07/05 16:44:51

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☣Master... to The Judge 2012/07/05 17:44:43

Heck yeah!!!! Steven Seagal knows what he's doing when it comes to Aikido.

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tankbunny to ☣Master... 2012/07/05 17:33:30

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Haven't heard of it. Where does it originate?

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☣Master... to tankbunny 2012/07/05 17:42:46

Japan, its an EXCELLENT martial art!

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BubblyBlonde 2012/06/22 09:28:13

OF COURSE IT COUNTS!

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I don't see why it wouldn't be a sport.

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wamcalif 2012/06/22 04:15:07

OF COURSE IT COUNTS!

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Tae Kwon Do has morphed into an Olympic Sport, following Judo. I found it a little disconcerting because I began TKD when it was more traditional. Later, when I changed schools, it had been established AAU and the training in many schools was focused on winning tournaments and flashy demos. I eventually just changed styles (Kuk Sool Won).

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prosper... to wamcalif 2012/06/22 16:59:23

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Basically Korean Ju-Jitsu, if memory serves?

I haven't studied martial arts in years. I can't wait until time/money allow me to do it again.

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wamcalif to prosper... 2012/06/22 18:06:14

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Sort of (I never studied Ju-Jitsu). Korean Royal Martial Art. It's softer than TKD, still retains some kicks, with joint lock take downs, pressure points and weapons. I found it easier on my body and enjoyed learning how to take a fall. I'm in the same boat, time/money made it difficult to continue. There are no Kuk Sool Won schools in NYC, but I'm considering giving up my gym membership to study akido.

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prosper... to wamcalif 2012/06/22 18:44:21

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Kuk Sool Won sounds cool. A nice blend of stand up and ground fighting.

good luck with Aikido. I understand it takes a long time before you can defend yourself with it. but, that shouldn't be a problem with your previous experience.

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☣Master... to wamcalif 2012/07/06 02:21:03

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If u want a simple and quicker style of aikido check out the Serbian style called "Real Aikido." Its far more aggressive than traditional Aikido though.

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BongRipper 2012/06/22 03:52:19

Undecided

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You can make a sport from martial arts, but martial arts is a defense mechanism

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littleb... to BongRipper 2012/06/22 19:19:11

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Not just a defense mechanism. It is also a way of cleanse the mind thru physical means.

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