bushido_man96 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 As a counter to the Final Fu post, has anyone been watching The Contender? It has been entertaining, and there are good young fighters on the show. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymac Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I love the contender. I was so happy to see that ESPN picked up a second season. We are going to Vegas soon and actually looked to see if we would be there around the same time that the final match would be held at Ceasers Palace. We will miss it by 2 weeks. A great martial artist is one who is humble and respectful of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbows_and_knees Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 the contender is an awesome show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathal Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I've heard of this show, is this boxing though? .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymac Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 It's boxing. Right now though, each match is only scheduled for 5 rounds, but these guys are really boxing. The matches aren't scripted. Just good T.V. I wonder though what boxers think of the show. Probably feel the same as how most Martial Artist feel about Final FU. A great martial artist is one who is humble and respectful of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerDude Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I wish they would actually show the fights. They show only a heavily edited & shortened version, which I believe is intended to keep you from knowing who the winner will be.A good show, tho. I enjoy it. If you think only of hitting, springing, striking or touching the enemy, you will not be able actually to cut him. You must thoroughly research this. - Musashi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartialArthur Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I much prefer watching The Contender, Final Fu, or The Ultimate Fighter than shows like Survivor or Big Brother. Even though all three fight shows have their flaws and are over-edited, at least they are not just a bunch of pathetic losers with no skills trying to stab each other in the back to make a quick buck. Unlike the typical "reality" shows, they feature people who have worked hard to achieve real skills... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohan Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I much prefer watching The Contender, Final Fu, or The Ultimate Fighter than shows like Survivor or Big Brother. Even though all three fight shows have their flaws and are over-edited, at least they are not just a bunch of pathetic losers with no skills trying to stab each other in the back to make a quick buck. Unlike the typical "reality" shows, they feature people who have worked hard to achieve real skills...I agree completely. With respect,Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 I agree with you, Martial Arthur. I can't stand reality TV. What is real about it, anyway? https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateK Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I cant wait for the contender to be aired in the UK - the first series was great, although I was rooting for Alfonso in the first series. That guy had heart in his fights. Was quality tv. Karate Ni Sentinashi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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