Episode 115 - Money & Martial Arts Competition
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We\u2019ve talked on this show about competition and its role in martial arts. We ask our guests about their competitive experience and we\u2019ve even done full episodes on martial arts tournaments.
One of the things I\u2019ve seen lately on social media revolves around criticism of the way money is handed out at competitions. Some are calling for equal payouts for men\u2019s and women\u2019s divisions. Others are calling for parity between the adult and senior divisions.
Money is, of course, important. While I would agree with the adage, \u201cmoney doesn\u2019t buy happiness,\u201d it\u2019s hard to be happy when you don\u2019t have any. Let\u2019s explore the ties between money and competitive martial arts.