Zusammenfassung der Ressource
CAGE FIGHTING
FOR CHILDREN
- What is it
- Mainly in the
USA
- Growing in popularity
(with more 3 million
children)
- Banned in most
states in the US
- It is also praticed
in Australia
- Ban was lifted in may 2015
- Kid's MMA
- Between the ages of
5-13
- how do they fight?
- boxing
- wrestling
- kick-boxing
- An extremely
controversial sport
- Senator John McCain called
for an international ban in
2008
- Why?
- Fitness
- Strict Training
- Prevents Obesity
(Rising obesity rate in
children)
- Values
- Patience
- Discipline
- Confidence
- Bullying
- Self-defense
- Confident children are less prone to bullying
- Safety
measures
- Professional
Referee
- Qualified Medical
Staff
- Health Checks
- No punching and
kicking
- Voluntary
- None of the children are forced
- Why not?
- Not enough
protection
- No head protection is worn
- Potential injuries
- Brain Trauma
- Concussion
- Barbaric
- some consider
fighting to be
barbaric
- Glamourises
violence
- Overly Time
Consuming
- Most time is spent training
- Does not
embrace the
values of martial
arts
- Fight
with
intent to
harm
- Should be used only for
self defense