*** SPOILER note: for those unwilling to see the outcome of UFC 98 event a meeting on May 23, 2009, the reading of this article is not recommended. ***
I realize that those who do not know for certain terms and concepts borrowed from Buddhism, martial finds itself faced with a big question mark on his face when you read my rants on "concentrated minds", the "no ego, no mind" or the strange theories that unite the martial arts practice to the diverse folk and religious practices - such as the traditional Noh theater, to name one in all.
Especially those who know martial arts only in their competitive aspect or because of their more practical demonstrations and / or violent, he will think that all these crazy antics holistic-have little or nothing to do with two (or more) people who want to "slay" the end of the day are the most timing projection, the hardest hit or articulate the most effective lever to end the game in a plethora of technical, physical and often "bloodlust".
In contrast, those who have experience in the most theoretical of the martial arts, or those more oriented toward tradition, philosophy or self-defense, consider overvalued combat sports, because no "secret strikes", ancestral techniques and esoteric practices, or holistic.
Unfortunately, very often if not always, both types of martial (the agonist by meeting ", and" theoretical by dojo ") have no direct experience in the" opposite ".
As often happens, however, there is also a third way. But first things first.
The recent outbreak and spread of mixed martial arts (MMA) can help to clarify this concept.
Mixed martial arts (with variations from promotion to promotion) allow almost any type of stroke, projection, lever and strangulation, with grueling rounds of five minutes to full contact. The list of prohibitions is very small , and include bites, blows to the eyes, genitals, throat or neck; levers fingers, heads, and little else.
In such a competitive context, the original purpose of determining what was "art most effective martial "was wrecked almost immediately, giving rise to larger cross-training: today, all samples (and almost all practitioners of MMA) specialize in at least three distinct areas - striking (boxing, kickboxing), grappling (wrestling, judo), and ground fighting (BJJ, sambo).
The first year in which the sport spread to show that martial arts and the most spectacular features were vulnerable to the scientific and western boxing particularly struggle to practice "secure" full contact by keeping quiet or little developed techniques applicable "lethal" (or even quelle tecniche adatte alla difesa personale ma non a uno scontro fra professionisti), ha infatti mostrato la propria efficacia in questo contesto.
Taekwondo, jeet kune do, kuk sool won, kung fu, lua, karate, ninjutsu... tanto nel principale circuito mondiale, l'UFC, quanto in quelli minori, i praticanti di queste discipline furono annientati in massa, spesso da lottatori che, con forza e "ignoranza", li trascinavano al suolo per poi guadagnare la vittoria tempestandoli di pugni e gomitate.
La fusione di muay thai, lotta libera e brazilian jiu jitsu si rivelò il "pacchetto" più efficace di competenze da acquisire, e queste si diffusero dai tardi anni '90 fino a oggi come le prevalenti discipline da studiare per avere successo Championship UFC and MMA in general ...
... until yesterday.
Last night in fact, during the event "UFC 98" held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Lyoto Machida, a master of karate (and expert on sumo wrestling, brazilian jiu jitsu fight and catch) of Japan-Brazilian origin, won the UFC world title of light heavyweight division, destroying two rounds in the previously undefeated Rashad Evans - imposing their own movements and rhythms in a way that reminded me of the kizeme , the famous "offensive Mental energy" of kendo.
His style is considered "unorthodox" by the designers of MMA, when in fact it is mainly based on karate brought to Brazil by Lyoto's father, Yoshizato, the unique approach to Shotokan Karate of Yoshizato was designed to allow him to play against people taller and heavier than he, and therefore was based sull'elusività.
The new champion has a good record of 15 perfect matches with victories over many top athletes in the world during his professional career, in a similar environment is one of the only world champions of the UFC promotion it's all very hard 'now undefeated, and even more impressive, seemingly untouchable.
In the video below you can listen to Lyoto speaking of Mushin, meditation, and his personal approach to the meetings.
Part 1 of UFC 98 Countdown
Part two of UFC 98 Countdown
Land of the Rising Sun has flooded with theories and images stronger and more strange that we westerners could imagine during the last century: the hara-kiri ki, kiai from Mazinger Z, the "immovable mind" the most mysterious Shinto rituals ...
... But finally, someone brought in a sphere is pragmatism often seen as "esoteric", that Eastern mysticism on a bloody scene of scientific and scientifically measurable effectiveness.
doing so, the "Dragon" showed that the fascinating theories of traditional martial arts can play a fundamental role in violent and exhausting races, if they are sincere approach and a spirit of sacrifice, hard as steel.
One time there was talk of the effectiveness of both wrestling and boxing than erratic conclusion which many martial artists "theoretical." Today I find it equally plausible
unite the strange "racing zen" Lyoto Machida's performance as "scientific" by Muhammed Ali as the "adamantine wisdom of Suzuki Shosan.
note translation:
soon as possible, I'll add comments as translations of important parts of the two videos here above.
