Avete notato se nelle località balneari italiane, d'estate, ci sono ancora le bancarelle di fumetti usati? Se si, avete l'impressione che abbiano abbastanza clientela?
Let's say for antiques ranging from €100 to €2,000, of any type. Where does the same object sell for higher prices? In Japan or abroad? For top-of-the-line pieces, I assume they're definitely worth more in Japan, but sometimes affordable antiques have different price dynamics.
Let's say for antiques ranging from €100 to €2,000, of any type. Where does the same object sell for higher prices? In Japan or abroad? For top-of-the-line pieces, I assume they're definitely worth more in Japan, but sometimes affordable antiques have different price dynamics.
Let's say for antiques ranging from €100 to €2,000, of any type. Where does the same object sell for higher prices? In Japan or abroad? For top-of-the-line pieces, I assume they're definitely worth more in Japan, but sometimes affordable antiques have different price dynamics.
Let's say for antiques ranging from €100 to €2,000, of any type. Where does the same object sell for higher prices? In Japan or abroad? For top-of-the-line pieces, I assume they're definitely worth more in Japan, but sometimes affordable antiques have different price dynamics.
Avete notato se nelle località balneari italiane, d'estate, ci sono ancora le bancarelle di fumetti usati? Se si, avete l'impressione che abbiano abbastanza clientela?
You become a dog, then a candidate, and then a full dog brother without any specific exams or automatic mechanisms, but by decision of the tribe. However, let's try to estimate the average, just for fun: how many gatherings did people attend to become a dog? And a candidate? And a full dog brother?
The average martial arts level of those attending their first gathering: rationally, I'd say it requires a very high level for a non-professional: a black belt in Kali Escrima with serious competitive activity, plus one or two competitive amateur MMA fights, plus specific training in Dog Brothers MA for at least a year. But my estimate is completely fictitious, and perhaps unrealistic, and I'd like to hear your opinion.
You become a dog, then a candidate, and then a full dog brother without any specific exams or automatic mechanisms, but by decision of the tribe. However, let's try to estimate the average, just for fun: how many gatherings did people attend to become a dog? And a candidate? And a full dog brother?
The average martial arts level of those attending their first gathering: rationally, I'd say it requires a very high level for a non-professional: a black belt in Kali Escrima with serious competitive activity, plus one or two competitive amateur MMA fights, plus specific training in Dog Brothers MA for at least a year. But my estimate is completely fictitious, and perhaps unrealistic, and I'd like to hear your opinion.
A wealth of research clearly shows increased self-esteem and reduced conflict anxiety in people who have practiced combat sports that include sparring and competition with some success (forgive me for not citing sources, I'm going from memory).
I doubt there's much research on this subject in Philippine escrima, and even less so for those who do escrima sparring and competitions, which not all courses offer.
So I ask those who have practiced stick fighting or the more rare form of knife fencing, and perhaps have experience with other combat sports to compare: do you think what's true for the more popular BJJ or boxing is also true here?
P.S.
Perhaps it might be helpful to ask: are sparring and competitions in escrima as emotionally impactful as those in other more common empty hands combat sports?
A wealth of research clearly shows increased self-esteem and reduced conflict anxiety in people who have practiced combat sports that include sparring and competition with some success (forgive me for not citing sources, I'm going from memory).
I doubt there's much research on this subject in Philippine escrima, and even less so for those who do escrima sparring and competitions, which not all courses offer.
So I ask those who have practiced stick fighting or the more rare form of knife fencing, and perhaps have experience with other combat sports to compare: do you think what's true for the more popular BJJ or boxing is also true here?
P.S.
Perhaps it might be helpful to ask: are sparring and competitions in escrima as emotionally impactful as those in other more common empty hands combat sports?
If we're talking exclusively about sport BJJ, not its application in MMA/vale tudo contexts like Royce did so well, what would his belt and stripe level have been in today's context? And if we're talking specifically about his takedown ability, leaving everything else aside, which belt/stripe would he have been closest to today?
Just for fun: among current BJJ practitioners, what is the minimum belt and stripe level in your opinion where the average practitioner would be the favorite in the UFC 1 strikers-only tournament? Assuming such a level exists, of course.
P.S.
I suggest you consider the following: what was Royce Gracie's level at the time compared with nowaday levels? And also: was that level enough for him to defeat Ken Shamrock, who was far more dangerous than the strikers (and here I remind you we are only considering a fight against strikers).
There's no doubt that the more people talk about investing in Lego, the more investors there will be, and the less profitable it will be to invest in it. And I understand that this is exactly what has happened in the last 10 years. But I was wondering if all this Lego hype on social media won't also significantly increase the number of collectors, albeit more slowly than it has with investors, and won't this bring Lego investing back to at least the slightly better times it is today?
I actually already posted this thread in the kickboxing section, but I'd really like to know what you escrima practitioners think. Sorry for the AI editing, but I'm not a native English speaker... thanks everyone.
A while ago, the martial arts world went through a major wake-up call: many traditional martial arts turned out to be far less effective in real fighting than people believed, while combat sports proved their value clearly.
Now, I’m wondering if we’re heading toward another cultural shock – this time about what combat sports do to the human body over the long term (and sometimes also in the short term).
Right now, the only real public conversation about long-term damage is around boxing and CTE. That’s mostly because we have a large statistical sample and high-profile cases. But the reality is that every combat sport comes with a serious physical price.
We tend to glorify toughness and “paying your dues,” but we rarely talk about the long, quiet decline in quality of life – surgeries before 40, not being able to play with your kids without pain, constant management of injuries.
I’m not trying to bash combat sports. I also respect traditional arts – this isn’t about that old debate. It’s about honesty: are we ready to admit that the same community that exposed traditional martial arts’ weaknesses might be hiding its own?
Once more data comes out – not just on pro fighters, but on amateurs and longtime hobbyists – do you think public perception will shift? Will we see a “shock” moment, like the one that dethroned traditional martial arts?
A while ago, the martial arts world went through a major wake-up call: many traditional martial arts turned out to be far less effective in real fighting than people believed, while combat sports proved their value clearly.
Now, I’m wondering if we’re heading toward another cultural shock – this time about what combat sports do to the human body over the long term (and sometimes also in the short term).
Right now, the only real public conversation about long-term damage is around boxing and CTE. That’s mostly because we have a large statistical sample and high-profile cases. But the reality is that every combat sport comes with a serious physical price.
We tend to glorify toughness and “paying your dues,” but we rarely talk about the long, quiet decline in quality of life – surgeries before 40, not being able to play with your kids without pain, constant management of injuries.
I’m not trying to bash combat sports. I also respect traditional arts – this isn’t about that old debate. It’s about honesty: are we ready to admit that the same community that exposed traditional martial arts’ weaknesses might be hiding its own?
Once more data comes out – not just on pro fighters, but on amateurs and longtime hobbyists – do you think public perception will shift? Will we see a “shock” moment, like the one that dethroned traditional martial arts?