Back to the Roots, Part 3: Market Forces Deterring MMA’s Growth in China Aidan O'Connor June 20, 2014 Spotlight This week marks the final installment of the “Back to the Roots” series, concluding our insight into the various elements shaping MMA's social...
Back to the Roots, Part 2: Public Forces Deterring MMA’s Growth in China Aidan O'Connor June 10, 2014 Spotlight Part one of “Back to the Roots” explored martial arts’ role across Chinese history. We tracked its use as a symbol of both liberation and...
Back to the Roots, Part 1: Martial Arts, Chinese History and the Middle Kingdom’s MMA Landscape Aidan O'Connor June 6, 2014 Spotlight As MMA continues its abstract quest for global domination, the UFC is leading the charge into virgin territories from the frontline. For August’s...
