Sunday, April 21, 2013

The Skill Crane.

Throughout the years, I found that writing isn't something I am very fond of. I compare it to the useless skill I acquired through trial and error at local stores. I am referring to, the crane machine. 

Generally, I won't write until I have been given some kind of incentive to write. My quarters are my incentive, in order to make the crane machine work, you must put in quarters. Without the quarters, I have no reason to write, as writing doesn't interest me. Once I have been given a reason to write, you have my attention. I check the sides of the machine to make sure I have every angle correct in order to achieve my goal, the stuffed animal in the machine. 

Sometimes, you'll get what you have wanted from the machine. Other times, I will lose. My writing is, for a lack of better terms, a hit or miss. There will be times where I am able to write a marvelous paper, but more often than not, I write stinkers. Just like the crane, I am driven by incentives, and just like the crane, I wont always get the animal. But one thing is for sure, as long as I have my quarters, I always keep trying.




Monday, April 1, 2013

MMA: Blood, broken bones, and safety?

Sorry i'm so late in posting this. However, it is better late than never!
Thesis: Mixed Martial Arts is not too violent.
Arguments:
1. Referees ensure relative safety.
2. Ring side doctors are in attendance, in the event of an injury.
3. Sanctioned MMA events
4. Unified Rules

I still need to do some research in all of my arguments. I need to provide more in depth knowledge of the conditions inside the cage, as well as safety precautions that have been put in place on fight night.

Monday, March 25, 2013

The evolution of Mixed Martial Arts


Like my essay, I wanted to show a different approach to how we view cage fighting. This video describes the evolution of the sport through the eyes of one of the most widely renown individuals of the sport, Dana White. He is the president of the UFC and he talks about all the different aspects of the fight game and all of the different things that go into the sport. It essentially shows that there is a lot more to the sport than what meets the eye!

Monday, March 18, 2013

Is MMA too violent?


Is MMA too violent?
            MMA brings many different ideas to the table. With MMA, comes a variety of questions that are very universal in subject matter. Is MMA too violent?  A more than ideal amount of people would say yes. But MMA isn't just about the idea that 2 men or women go into a cage and beat each other senseless until one is unable to continue. There are so many things that go into the sport of MMA. MMA is a mixture of disciplines such as wrestling, judo, tae kwon do, Muay Thai, and jiu-jitsu. It's an art form, a sequence of movements that are executed at precise times to ensure perfection. But with any sport, there are always disadvantages and when I say violence in the title, I don't only mean from the audiences standpoint, but from the fighters view. Fighters put their bodies through a lot of abuse. Many fighters find themselves with mental disorders as well as physical disabilities from years of taking blows to the head and body.
             

Monday, March 11, 2013

My topic!

Recently, I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia. I am still very unsure about how exactly hypoglycemia works and would like to become more knowledgeable on the subject. Over the years I have experienced black outs and headaches as a result of the disorder. I want to write about my experiences as well as more information pertaining to the disorder!

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Intro!

Hey everybody,

My name is Assaad Arwadi and I currently reside in Waterford. I attend Oakland Community College to complete all of my general education courses. I am 18 years and I would like to obtain a degree in Early Childhood Development. I hope to one day become a preschool teacher at an early childhood center. Aside from my schooling, I work for the Palace of Auburn Hills in the retail stores. Unfortunately, my life isn't as exciting as some of yours.....
                                           See you all soon, Assaad