Mayhem Miller on Bully BEATDOWN!!

[Hooded Justice]

On topic: This show has potential. To second an earlier statement it would be cooler if they were able to do some sort of accelerated training to get the bullied to fight for themselves. Its nice to see bullies get bullied. Justice is sweet sometimes.

[Deadmeat]

And if it's taught devoid of values, then so it will be portrayed.

I respectfully disagree. I don't think it's fair to blame someone's lack of character on their chosen martial art. It's a personal failing.

Anyway, this is off topic, so I'll leave that discussion for another time.

[Hooded Justice]

And if it's taught devoid of values, then so it will be portrayed.

There is a nice saying that goes "You can't polish a turd." If someone is going to be a jackass bully, no ammount of traditional values taught via martial arts is going to help correct that problem. Notice the large amount of "TMA"'ers who continually act like richeous idiots whenever their views are challenged.

[kungfu2u]

You do realise that "those guys on that UFC program" aren't necessarily representative of the MMA community. There are a lot of "traditional martial artists" (a misnomer, but I'll leave that be for now) who now train in MMA, and hold dear traditional values.

It's not your martial art that dictates your values, it's your own values that dictate how your portray your martial art.

And if it's taught devoid of values, then so it will be portrayed. Americans in general, and MMA in particular, get a bad name from simply looking for advantages without first showing respect, and so they end up furthering the image of "The Ugly American."

[JohnnyCache]

Am I the only one that didn't get into MA because he was bullied?

I think bullying is kind of a circular experience. I think the one-sided "Mongo the school bully" guy is rare, as is the total victim, and what happens more often is everyone takes and gives.

[HappyOldGuy]

Am I the only one that didn't get into MA because he was bullied?

Well, I was bullied in middle school, but I think the statute of limitations had run out by the time I started MA (39).

I'm still gonna watch the show. This sounds like great television period.

[Kid Miracleman]

At first I thought this was going to be some kind of cheesy and shameless low-budget show, but when I saw "Mark Burnett Productions" at the beginning of that trailer, I knew I was in for cheesy and shameless high-budget shenanigans. Mayhem Miller + Burnett = Happy Fun Time, as far as I'm concerned.

I'm looking forward to the first episode.

[Deadmeat]

You do realise that "those guys on that UFC program" aren't necessarily representative of the MMA community. There are a lot of "traditional martial artists" (a misnomer, but I'll leave that be for now) who now train in MMA, and hold dear traditional values.

It's not your martial art that dictates your values, it's your own values that dictate how your portray your martial art. Unfortunately, as the sport grows in popularity, and becomes fashionable, it attracts an increasing number of poseurs, who misrepresent MMA.

MMA is not this:
YouTube - Get in my Guard

[Snake Plissken]

I got in it to hone my bullying skills...

Your dog just e-mailed Mayhem Miller.

[Zapruder]

Am I the only one that didn't get into MA because he was bullied?

I got in it to hone my bullying skills...

[kungfu2u]

Am I the only one that didn't get into MA because he was bullied?

Well it's a good reason, don't you think?

[Siniq]

Am I the only one that didn't get into MA because he was bullied?

[Zapruder]

This is a point in favor of TMA, i.e. the values of honor, discipline, and respect for self and others, as well as an overall code of peace through strength; I often worry that MMA and Bullshido goes too far with its avante-garde irreverence for TMA's good philosophy, as well as its crappy technique. THAT'S what gives MMA a bad name, i.e. the anti-social mentality of fighting everyone and everything.
I see MMA more as a scientific test, but most of the guys on that UFC program look like real head-cases.

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It's probably mandatory to avoid lawsuits. They probably don't wanna wear it, bullies typically have delusions of grandeur. It's fun to see them hit reality.

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[kungfu2u]

Fair point. I suppose the "fight fire with fire" philosophy being employed isn't exactly in sync with traditional values.

This is a point in favor of TMA, i.e. the values of honor, discipline, and respect for self and others, as well as an overall code of peace through strength; I often worry that MMA and Bullshido goes too far with its avante-garde irreverence for TMA's good philosophy, as well as its crappy technique. THAT'S what gives MMA a bad name, i.e. the anti-social mentality of fighting everyone and everything.
I see MMA more as a scientific test, but most of the guys on that UFC program look like real head-cases.

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they shouldn't allow the bullies to wear headgear.

It's probably mandatory to avoid lawsuits. They probably don't wanna wear it, bullies typically have delusions of grandeur. It's fun to see them hit reality.

[Snake Plissken]

they shouldn't allow the bullies to wear headgear.