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Kiai Master vs MMA

J · 21.6M views · 2007-01-03 · 3:35

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Overview

A kiai master offers a 5000 dollar challenge that he can beat any MMA fighter, and his supposed energy techniques have no effect on the fighter.

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It is cited as an example of mystical or energy-based martial arts failing against real fighters, alongside the Tai Chi master incident.

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oblio · 2017-05 · Reference

I see that the article is new, but isn't the actual story older? I remember seeing something like this a few years ago. Edit: Ah, there it is: [VIDEO] Not exactly the same thing, but the same principle :)

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dagw · 2017-05 · Reference

You might have seen this video: [VIDEO] It's basically the same thing (in Japan) and has been making the rounds on and off for the past several years

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caminante · 2016-08 · Criticism

I think you are over-selling the internet's contribution. The growth of MMA has been the real driver. I think you're talking past the parent comment. He's saying that the Internet shined a light and exposed "bullshido" martial arts. BJJ, muay thai, wrestling, and kickboxing didn't need an MMA forum to raise doubts. They needed visibility. The Internet makes the social proof easily accessible without having to buy a PPV, rent a DVD, or attend a fight. The exposure has correctly labeled many of these cultish martial arts for what they are -- ineffective combat systems. The sad part is that for a sizeable minority, it almost takes a Youtube intervention with many videos such as this one [0] to convince them that no amount of aikido training will let them mow through a wave of attackers. [0] [VIDEO]

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