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At 13 years old he is World Kickboxing Champion (four years in a row), Jr. Olympic Boxing Champion, North American Submission Grappling Champion, Grapplers Quest Submissions Champion, undefeated in MMA, undefeated in Muay Thai, ranked no. 1 in the world in kickboxing, and no. 1 in the US 100 lb. Boxing division. That is one tough cookie.
Amidst the mists and coldest frosts he thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.
I hope he enjoys a life of broken bones, pain and the cold realization that he's living life for the sick enjoyment of others.
I guess comedians, actors, musicians, video game developers, artists, dancers, acrobats, athletes, etc should quit there jobs as well as they provide entertainment for others, would also be a real boring world without them too.
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Gotta hand it to him, he is tough. I hope he doesn't try to play this out too long, though, because you can only take so many kicks and punches to the head before something gives.
Relapse wrote: Gotta hand it to him, he is tough. I hope he doesn't try to play this out too long, though, because you can only take so many kicks and punches to the head before something gives.
eh... it isn't any worst the playing football or hockey.
If you fight... you learn how to take a hit and learn how to fall a certain way to mitigate the full force.
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Relapse wrote: Gotta hand it to him, he is tough. I hope he doesn't try to play this out too long, though, because you can only take so many kicks and punches to the head before something gives.
eh... it isn't any worst the playing football or hockey.
If you fight... you learn how to take a hit and learn how to fall a certain way to mitigate the full force.
That's the problem with some forms of entertainment sometimes you have to sacrifice you health to make a living.
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Captain Fantastic wrote: He doesn't look so tough. I'll give the little punk the ol' one-two punch and teach him how real men fight.
I hope he enjoys a life of broken bones, pain and the cold realization that he's living life for the sick enjoyment of others.
To wish that this boy suffer horrid injuries for doing something he loves and is talented at is just plain disgusting.
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Relapse wrote: Gotta hand it to him, he is tough. I hope he doesn't try to play this out too long, though, because you can only take so many kicks and punches to the head before something gives.
eh... it isn't any worst the playing football or hockey.
If you fight... you learn how to take a hit and learn how to fall a certain way to mitigate the full force.
That's the problem with some forms of entertainment sometimes you have to sacrifice you health to make a living.
I wouldn't call it a problem per se...
It isn't like they're being forced to do that.
How is it any different from models and actor/actresses starving themselves to stay thin?
I'm sure that after Peyton Manning retires and is swimming in his fortune like Scrooge McDuck while being watched over by a bevy of admirers he will think: I wish had been an accountant so that I wouldn't have to deal with any physical injuries in my line of work.
Let's also not forget those idiots that join the military, fire dept., or law enforcement. Don't they know they could be injured and should do something else? For shame.
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Amidst the mists and coldest frosts he thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.
Ahtman wrote: I'm sure that after Peyton Manning retires and is swimming in his fortune like Scrooge McDuck while being watched over by a bevy of admirers he will think: I wish had been an accountant so that I wouldn't have to deal with any physical injuries in my line of work.
Let's also not forget those idiots that join the military, fire dept., or law enforcement. Don't they know they could be injured and should do something else? For shame.
I hope every soldier, police officer and fire fighter in the world enjoys a life of broken bones, pain and the cold realization that he's/she's living a life of protecting other people. But in all seriousness I couldn't agree with you more.
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For those talking on who can take him....remember the height difference,,,while your trying to punch downward the kid straight shoting you in the nuts.
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Relapse wrote: Gotta hand it to him, he is tough. I hope he doesn't try to play this out too long, though, because you can only take so many kicks and punches to the head before something gives.
eh... it isn't any worst the playing football or hockey.
If you fight... you learn how to take a hit and learn how to fall a certain way to mitigate the full force.
To tell the truth, I'm mixed feelings on the issue. First off, I think every kid that is able should know how to defend themself and it comes with a lot of great physical exericise, but then there is this from doctors:
What I'd like to see this kid do is make bank with his skills and pass what he's learned on to others without getting permanently injured along the way.
Cheesecat wrote: To wish that this boy suffer horrid injuries for doing something he loves and is talented at is just plain disgusting.
Did I say that? No, I said I hope he enjoys a life of broken bones. Win or lose, he's going to be broken and destroyed, in more ways than one. I don't need to wish for anything.
Organized fighting, is, in my opinion, a graceless and barbaric form of entertainment. People willingly submit to having their brains knocked out simply because people are willing to pay to see it. People who find entertainment in watching people fight are troglodytes, and on par with NASCAR fans.
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Cheesecat wrote:
To wish that this boy suffer horrid injuries for doing something he loves and is talented at is just plain disgusting.
Did I say that? No, I said I hope he enjoys a life of broken bones. Win or lose, he's going to be broken and destroyed, in more ways than one. I don't need to wish for anything.
Yes, but using the words "I hope" still implies that you want this to happen to him.
Relapse wrote: Gotta hand it to him, he is tough. I hope he doesn't try to play this out too long, though, because you can only take so many kicks and punches to the head before something gives.
eh... it isn't any worst the playing football or hockey.
If you fight... you learn how to take a hit and learn how to fall a certain way to mitigate the full force.
I did some martial arts when I was 10-11, and learning how to fall has saved me plenty of times when I slipped on ice.
I'm sure the toughest kid in the world is probably living in conditions that we wouldn't subject animals to and collecting garbage to feed his/her family. The toughest kid in the world probably isn't a carefully coached and managed athlete.
Ahtman wrote: I'm sure that after Peyton Manning retires and is swimming in his fortune like Scrooge McDuck while being watched over by a bevy of admirers he will think: I wish had been an accountant so that I wouldn't have to deal with any physical injuries in my line of work.
Sure. That might be tempered somewhat by depression, or early onset dementia. I think having a solid gold bathroom prevents increased risk of Parkinson's from repeated concussions, right?
plastictrees wrote: I'm sure the toughest kid in the world is probably living in conditions that we wouldn't subject animals to and collecting garbage to feed his/her family. The toughest kid in the world probably isn't a carefully coached and managed athlete.
It would be a hell of a match, but there is definitely a point where grit and rage meets proper nutrition and training. Otherwise those effete romans wouldn't have killed quite so many folks.
plastictrees wrote: I'm sure the toughest kid in the world is probably living in conditions that we wouldn't subject animals to and collecting garbage to feed his/her family. The toughest kid in the world probably isn't a carefully coached and managed athlete.
It would be a hell of a match, but there is definitely a point where grit and rage meets proper nutrition and training. Otherwise those effete romans wouldn't have killed quite so many folks.
I wasn't talking about "Toughest kid in the world at very specific carefully regulated martial arts". I'm not suggesting that we throw him in the ring with a kid from Villa 31 and see who's better at kickboxing. I am talking about glorifying his impressive athletic achievements.
Relapse wrote: Gotta hand it to him, he is tough. I hope he doesn't try to play this out too long, though, because you can only take so many kicks and punches to the head before something gives.
eh... it isn't any worst the playing football or hockey.
If you fight... you learn how to take a hit and learn how to fall a certain way to mitigate the full force.
That's exactly the incorrect statement someone who practiced a sport that is based around single-hit points and breakfalls.
Tae Kwan Do is what you get your kids to study when you want to drop them off somewhere for an hour and don't want them to get hurt. Don't equate that to football or hockey, two sports that are nearly synonymous with concussions.
plastictrees wrote: Sure. That might be tempered somewhat by depression, or early onset dementia. I think having a solid gold bathroom prevents increased risk of Parkinson's from repeated concussions, right?
Those things never happen to people who aren't involved in physical activities for careers. I'm sure Michael J. Fox's secret career as a kumite street fighter is what gave him Parkinson's, right? And as we all know, only athletes suffer from depression, not cubicle drones.
Amidst the mists and coldest frosts he thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.
plastictrees wrote: Sure. That might be tempered somewhat by depression, or early onset dementia. I think having a solid gold bathroom prevents increased risk of Parkinson's from repeated concussions, right?
Those things never happen to people who aren't involved in physical activities for careers. I'm sure Michael J. Fox's secret career as a kumite street fighter is what gave him Parkinson's, right? And as we all know, only athletes suffer from depression, not cubicle drones.
Concussions increase the chances of those things happening. I'm saying that subjecting children to repeated concussions when we're only just beginning to understand their long term effects is potentially irresponsible. At the very least we need to reconsider how we approach and introduce contact sports to children.
You appear to be saying "No, it's fine, you might be a millionaire some day".
Relapse wrote: Gotta hand it to him, he is tough. I hope he doesn't try to play this out too long, though, because you can only take so many kicks and punches to the head before something gives.
eh... it isn't any worst the playing football or hockey.
If you fight... you learn how to take a hit and learn how to fall a certain way to mitigate the full force.
That's exactly the incorrect statement someone who practiced a sport that is based around single-hit points and breakfalls.
Tae Kwan Do is what you get your kids to study when you want to drop them off somewhere for an hour and don't want them to get hurt. Don't equate that to football or hockey, two sports that are nearly synonymous with concussions.
Say what? I guess you've never actually trained.... go figures.
Relapse wrote: Gotta hand it to him, he is tough. I hope he doesn't try to play this out too long, though, because you can only take so many kicks and punches to the head before something gives.
eh... it isn't any worst the playing football or hockey.
If you fight... you learn how to take a hit and learn how to fall a certain way to mitigate the full force.
That's exactly the incorrect statement someone who practiced a sport that is based around single-hit points and breakfalls.
Tae Kwon Do is what you get your kids to study when you want to drop them off somewhere for an hour and don't want them to get hurt. Don't equate that to football or hockey, two sports that are nearly synonymous with concussions.
Say what? I guess you've never actually trained.... go figures.
You can absolutely get injured sparring. o.O
Sparring injuries are accidental; which is significantly different. And Tae Kwon Do competitions, like Karate, are geared towards not hurting your opponent. That's why the match is stopped and the competitors are separated as soon as someone makes contact.
I've trained in boxing, Hung Gar & Arnis, and recently taken up Judo.
