Re: I'm a Fan of Logic, Please Use with Caution

Ian - Back in the early 1990 time frame videos of Bart's fights in Japan made the rounds of the kenpo schools. So yes I've seen the complete footage of the Shamrock fight. I've also seen many other shootfighting match videos. And they do not look real.

Your statement "You base your opinion on these websites, Interviews and your opinion on fighting" is not accurate and comes off as dismissive of opposing viewpoints. I base my opinion on my training, experiences in and out of the ring, training with professional fighters, and the ability to analyze what I see. Websites are just that, sources. But when faced with multiple sources that agree (such as websites, CBS Sports, and individuals involved) in direct conflict with another set of individual's statements, an unbiased observer would have to wonder what the truth is. This is where we find ourselves.

I agree I haven't personally asked any of the principals involved about these fights, which might mean the world to some. However, I don't owe my livelihood or position in an organization to any of the individuals involved, which means I don't have any reason to believe or disbelieve what anyone says just because of who they are.

I would not have a problem training at a shootfighting school should the opportunity present itself. If you notice, I have said doing "worked" fights doesn't change the validity of the techniques or methods. For some reason everyone on this board seems to take it that way.

I wasn't trying to question your intelligence or make fun of you, but your comments about using my logic to show Josh Barnett isn't a real fighter came across as disingenuous.

Joe