Word: mma
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...later, I learned about the Harvard Self Defense Club. Unofficially started in the fall of 2007 by George D. Eggers '10 and Dan H. Oshima '10, the Harvard Self Defense Club began as the Harvard Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Club, an underground movement for MMA enthusiasts and gym-rats alike. Eggers, who coaches Muay Thai and has competed in Hapkido in South Korea, began training intensely with Oshima, who coaches Judo in his hometown of Somerville, MA and has won two national championships...
...wanted a club martial art that was going to give people a great workout,” Oshima said. “Doing MMA, you’re going to get cardio, plyometrics, and more, all from one club, and at the same time you are going to learn really useful technique. A complete package is really what we are trying...
...Televised portrayal of MMA fighters as bloodthirsty entertainment surely contributed to the groups’ struggles. However, MMA employs techniques from various martial art forms that are officially recognized on campus...
...anyone out there shares my sentiments, perhaps you should check out the MMA guys. I know I will. Next time things get heated on Holyoke Street, or in Cancun, I’ll be ready...
...Whether you're a rabid MMA fan, or one of those people who finds the fight craze mysterious, even repellent, Couture offers practical advice. "A lot of guys get older and they just start to feel a little bit different," he says. "They're like s--t; I'm just old. Don't give up that fight. You can still get a lot out of your body. Why shouldn't you fight...