Boston Newspaper Headline Slams Sport Fighters

**Phrost** · Posted On: 12/03/2004 5:24pm

Originally Posted by Arbiter

I thought this issue would be of interest to you Bullshidoka because you organize regional 'throwdowns' of some sort that have no more (or less) validity or legality, i would guess , than Gannon and Slice's basement challange match. If the public, including people who run gym spaces, school administrators and your employers, develop the opinion, that reality fighting, challenge matches and sport fighting in general are bad and possibly illegal, it will be a lot harder and more risky to do your throwdowns or compete in events. That is why it concerns me; it sets a bad precedent and image for the entire martial arts community, particularly sport fighting.

In that light, yes. But what we do at Throwdowns, and what happened here are two completely different things. A Throwdown's just a meetup for Bullshido members to discuss martial arts, exchange ideas, and spar. There's no competition involved.

**The Wastrel** · Posted On: 12/03/2004 5:51pm

Originally Posted by Arbiter

I thought this issue would be of interest to you Bullshidoka because you organize regional 'throwdowns' of some sort that have no more (or less) validity or legality, i would guess , than Gannon and Slice's basement challange match. If the public, including people who run gym spaces, school administrators and your employers, develop the opinion, that reality fighting, challenge matches and sport fighting in general are bad and possibly illegal, it will be a lot harder and more risky to do your throwdowns or compete in events. That is why it concerns me; it sets a bad precedent and image for the entire martial arts community, particularly sport fighting.

Ah what the hell, I know its not the end of the world, but it is a relevant issue.
Have a good weekend.

Well, it was a great first post. I don't think anyone doesn't think this isn't interesting.