Will MMA make my kid violent? - Fred Mergen

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MMA is a mixture of martial arts combined into a collective discipline. One of the main attractions of MMA is the cage fighting, which sometimes depicts brutal combat. A good training program will actually prevent a child from becoming violent.

One of the questions I get is, will MMA make my child violent?

No, MMA will not make your child violent because we make sure that they understand that martial arts is used for self defense and self defense only.

They'll learn how to channel that anger into proper channels either hitting the pad or homework or yard work or chores at home. We make sure that the child understands that mixed martial arts is only used for self defense and self defense only.

It's an art of self discipline so they are going to learn how to control their anger and learn how to stop themselves, self control. And with the cooperation of the parents and the instructors, we guarantee your child won't use MMA in a violent manner.