WHY WHY WHY????!!!!

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Let's be honest no martial art is effective at defending every attack. At it's core each style of fighting has it's pros and cons.The trick of the martial artist is to use the right tool given the situation.

Sometimes kicking is impractical. Think about the difference between tossing up a high lead round kick with shin pads in a boxing ring versus trying the same technique while weaving your way through a bar wearing jeans and dress shoes.

FMA is MMA!

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Don't get me wrong MMA fighting is both a brutal and intense sport, but ask yourself this question. Would I want to roll on a sidewalk and attempt to submit a guy in a triangle choke? Have you ever tried grappling on pavement? Try falling off a bike at 30 miles an hour. You get the picture.

Which begs the question why Filipino Martial Arts? simply put, FMA begins with weapons training as it's base. It has to be watered down to be made safe for training. Isn't that what you want in a martial art?