The Draft Board returns with another feature episode: our first Martial Arts Special! David and Tyson are joined by lifelong martial artist Jacinta Specht, a Shotokan karate black belt and Brazilian jiu-jitsu novice. Together, we bust some prevalent myths about fighting and have a candid chat about self-defence. TL;DR: don't be a hero. Any legitimate martial artist understands that the first and best option is avoiding violence when possible.
From there, we discuss the controversial practice of weight cutting (with research references available upon request), before concluding with a conversation about the unique juxtaposition of beauty and savagery that is often found in MMA. Watching people fight in a cage is not everyone's cup of tea, but for some, it can be a sport full of honor and fascinating strategy.
