Evolved to Fight

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by David McCormick Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), otherwise known as “Ultimate Fighting” is the fastest growing spectator sport on television. Many find it the most exciting thing to watch. Stage [...]

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by David McCormick

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), otherwise known as “Ultimate Fighting” is the fastest growing spectator sport on television. Many find it the most exciting thing to watch. Stage combat is often the most engaging part of a night at the theatre. And any observer of current events or the history of the human race can attest that we excel at doing violence to each other. So we perform it, and we enjoy watching it.

Why? Is it biological or cultural?

Do our ancestors share our violent tendencies?

Click Here to read this fascinating article on Playfighting.ca

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