Originally Posted by
k gledhill
My Theory
Its a fine theory except that it should NOT apply to MA.
Why?
Because in MA every theory CAN be tested.
As such, ANY view of WC that is put forth CAN and SHOULD be tested in the ONLY manner that ANY view can be tested in a MA: Practical Combat.
In boxing, if someone comes up with a "new" move or theory or principle, what do they do?
They test it in the ring.
Same for Judo or MT or BJJ or MMA or any style that is trained with CONTACT VS an opponent that is trying to fight back.
The only time cognative dissonance is a factor is when the theory can't be tested to show it to be correct or invalid.
NONE of that applies to WC.
Psalms 144:1
Praise be my Lord my Rock,
He trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle !