[quote]The only “problem” with that is that I couldn’t possibly care less about those venues.
Then you’re ignoring the only comparable evidence out there.[/quote]
YOU think they’re “comparable”, I do not.
[quote]I’m “avoiding” nothing.
I’m simply highlighting the elements and inherent conflicts of what you write.
Such conflicts are entirely irrelevant to the main argument.[/quote]
Not when they’re the sum total of your so-called “argument”.
This “discussion” is an “argument” only in the sense that we disagree.
It’s far from being anything at all like a logical argument or course of reasoning.
[quote]By the same token, I don’t know you, your friend, or his dude that did it. That doesn’t even qualify as second-hand “info”, let alone “proof”.
The credibility and experience of the people involved is important when it comes to scientific data, whether you know these people or not. They have documented credentials.[/quote]
Which you haven’t presented.
[quote]I’m not sure how you get the idea that I’m “avoiding” your points when I’m “confronting” them/you with their inconsistencies.
It’s basically like you’re changing the entirety of the subject to focus on misinterpretations of less important points, instead of the major point which I made - Which was that fighting is both an aerobic and anaerobic exercise.[/quote]
“You can’t have it both ways!”
[quote]It would be reasonable to assume that the guy who got destroyed was “less capable” than the SPM guy who destroyed him.
When it comes to style-vs-style, all things being equal, the technique wins out. Realistically all things cannot be equal, but one of the things competitions do, is try to make it as equal as possible - which usually makes it so that the better technique wins out.[/quote]
???
OTOH, perhaps said “better technique” is what might actually make such a match unequal?
[quote]It’s not irrelevant as to seeing just who won that particular encounter.
Without factual data for comparison, it is not yet relevant.[/quote]
One winner, one loser… those look like “facts” to me.
[quote]Interesting?.. Not.
Then don’t respond to it?[/quote]
Best thing you’ve said to this point.
I think I’ll take you up on it.
[quote]Try hitting your next opponent with that box of stats.
The statistics are a great representation of how a boxing match works. When you factor in the amount of punches per three minute round, you get a good idea of how much time is spent not punching. It’s scientific data to assess how much of boxing is anaerobic.[/quote]
… and seemingly provides all the justification you’re looking for to support your position(s).
You should be very concerned with the scientific method, if you’re a teacher or trainer in the martial arts.
Empiricism can do quite a bit in terms of knowing what to teach.
[quote]I don’t believe that I’ve ever known anyone I’ve fought, although a few have decided to “make my acquaintance” or take lessons afterwards.
Oh geez, you’re just a badass aren’t you.[/quote]
I don’t think I’ve ever said or inferred that.
As a matter of fact, if I wasn’t a relatively agreeable sort, that kind of thing wouldn’t happen.
Then how exactly is the “More definitive” “outlook” possible, when you don’t prepare for the worst possible opponent you can face?
I think you meant the “toughest” or “best” opponent…
“SOP” for folks training in MA… or it used to be.