There's actually nothing about pacifism that would be against fighting as a sport. Pacifism as a philosophy is based on the idea that violence (i.e. 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 violence intended to force one's will on another through physical means) is unjustifiable. MMA is two people who agree to fight each other based on a predetermined set of rules, most of which are built around safety. These people aren't pacifists, they're just squeamish.

“The duality of man…” yep, that sums it up pretty well.

To all people who don't understand why anyone would do this, let me quote Ramsey Dewey and say: "Because It's awesome?!"

The ultimate aim of martial arts is not having to use them. - Miyamoto Musashi.

The guy going "Oh I have to watch that again" is gold. One knockout video is all it takes to turn from pacifist to MMA fan.

the guy says he's a pacifist to impress the ladies, but deep down he's just another bro like the rest of us 🤣🤣. That open mouthed smile when he saw a ko is innate. Can't fake nor hide that shit-eating grin when it happens.

But do they show end of the fights when 9 times out of 10, the fighters give each other a hug? MMA may not be for everyone, but the fighters aren't made to fight... they want to. They know the risks and they embrace them.
I'm not a fighter but am friends with many and quite frankly they're some of the nicest folk around!

This Ingrid is the kind of person to say they are very open minded but then say the most hateful things when something challenges their frail world view

"The less you violence violence, the more the violence violences..." 🤣 effing gold

That guy's fake tinder profile was the funniest thing I've seen all day! Good work 😂

What they don't understand is that martial artists are some of the biggest pacifists around. Most martial artists would never pick a fight in the streets ever. Most have had a history of IRL violence which is what drove them into the gym to learn to be stronger. And along that path they find an inner peace and don't want to hurt anyone. But in the ring, it's the ultimate chance to test your skills.

Sensei Seth really is one of the most fighters.

So if someone is hitting a child and another person attacks that person to save the child. She still hates it?

MMA On Point is 100% the best purely MMA focussed channel on YouTube, fun videos, funny takes, great cast and actually now some videos that are doing proper journalism on a wide range of subjects, far better than the mainstream media offers concerning MMA

To be a pacifist means to have to ability to incite or engage in violence but abstain.

Edit: that is why monks practices martial arts, to be capable of violence but to have the discipline to use it only when necessary

99.67% of people don't understand what violence means though.

MMA matches are not violence. There are rules of engagement. There is an agreement. It's a contest.

Zach honestly sounds like he lied so he could watch MMA highlights on camera 😂 Bro was enjoying himself

“People cheer for this?”
“No, that fight was too short, I’m disappointed,”

I like how fucking Dragon Ball Z (especially in DBZ Abridged) explores pacifism through Gohan. How some people can't be reasoned with and you have to let go and fight to protect the ones you love. So, learning Martial Arts is essentially training for that one moment when you have to plant your feet, grit your teeth. AND. EAT. THAT. HORSE

"Battle doesn't need a purpose; the battle is its own purpose. You don't ask why a plague spreads or a field burns. Don't ask why I fight." - Black Knight