Hi jay! Nice to meet you 🤝
That’s an interesting perspective. It’s true that many martial arts evolved in a context of survival and defense, not just entertainment. But I think it’s also important to recognize the value in preserving martial arts as a sport. The structure of modern MMA provides a way to test and showcase skill without the same kind of brutal consequences. The distinction between sport and life-or-death combat is what allows these traditions to survive in a world that no longer needs warriors in the same way.