Extreme martial arts

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Extreme Martial Arts, often referred to as XMA is a combination of martial arts kata or forms, acrobatics, and gymnastics, with an emphasis on showmanship. Often accompanied by dance music, showy costumes, XMA competitions are usually held in the same tournaments as traditional forms but in a separate division. XMA sets an X Games kind of pace to weapons drills, as well.

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[edit] Criticism

  • Uses lighter weight weapons which are more easily spun about.
  • Attention grabbing colours for both uniforms and weapons instead of more traditional versions.
  • Lack of real-world application leads critics to argue that "martial arts" is a misnomer for XMA.

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  • Develops a high degree of coodination, flexibility, and muscular strength.

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