Réflexions martiales d’un Hypnofighter #13 : Le petit monde des arts martiaux modernes / The Small World of Modern Martial Arts
Réflexions martiales d’un Hypnofighter #13 : Le petit monde des arts martiaux modernes
Le monde des arts martiaux reste, tout comme celui de l’hypnose, un petit monde. Cela est d’autant plus évident avec la prédominance des réseaux sociaux où nous pouvons facilement voir les liens entre les pratiquants que nous connaissons et ceux qui sont actuellement en vue. Les arts martiaux en général, et plus spécifiquement ceux où l’opposition est au cœur des systèmes, ont un impact sur le nombre de pratiquants. C’est d’ailleurs pour cette raison que je pense que le MMA ne sera populaire que pendant un laps de temps. Ce sport est si exigeant qu’il est difficile d’atteindre un bon niveau sans un entraînement intensif. De plus, étant donné qu’il nécessite de nombreux sparrings dans toutes les dimensions, les blessures et la sensation de stagnation diminuent rapidement les motivations initiales.
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Martial Musings of a Hypnofighter #13: The Small World of Modern Martial Arts
The world of martial arts remains, much like that of hypnosis, a small world. This is especially evident with the dominance of social media, where we can easily see the connections between practitioners we know and those currently in the spotlight. Martial arts in general, and specifically those where opposition is at the heart of the systems, have an impact on the number of practitioners. That’s also why I believe MMA will only be popular for a period of time. This sport is so demanding that reaching a high level without intensive training is difficult. Furthermore, since it requires numerous sparring sessions in all dimensions, injuries and the feeling of stagnation quickly erode the initial motivations.
We’ve seen this with Muay Thai, the toughest striking combat sport, where clubs had to adapt by offering more fitness-focused classes than combat-oriented ones. Like in all sports, there will be recreational practitioners as well as those who, while not professionals, are particularly dedicated. Over the years, I’ve realized that there aren’t as many veterans as one might think, whether in BJJ, Luta, or MMA.
That’s why we all « know » each other. We’ve all crossed paths, whether on the mats or in the rings, or even within the larger community, during meetings or the establishment of various organizations. There’s a sense of closeness among all of us. If you know certain Jiu-jitsu instructors, you’re almost certain to find a connection to your academy. We’ve witnessed these disciplines being built, and in the beginning, just like with judo or karate, there were only a few practitioners.
The benefit of this closeness is that we can easily get in touch and exchange without tension, simply with a desire to share. The mindset is constructive, although, like in any social group, there can be differences of opinion regarding decisions or more political expectations.
From a technical perspective, we no longer have the mysteries that might have existed in the mystical years of martial arts, with secrets or tales of masters engaging in underground fights in Shanghai or Tokyo parking lots. We have genuine sharing, a pleasure in exchanging and evolving together.
It’s thanks to French athletes who learn and progress on national and international stages that all clubs in the country can gain recognition from a public that’s starting to know them better, even if there are still occasional prejudices. We’ve seen this with the fights of Cyril Gane or Salahdine Parnasse; the media opens up this world to everyone. Of course, the more this universe expands, the more there might be distance between its participants, but let’s not delude ourselves—martial arts, much like modern trends, are niches that won’t particularly spread far. This is evident with boxing, which, even though it was broadcast on Canal+ in the 90s, has remained niche.
Combat sports with knockouts or submissions quickly select, and once the media effects fade, this growth bubble will diminish, leaving only in the academies or dojos this small world that is ours.
Take what is good and right for you. Be one Pank
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