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Reasons to Get Inspired To Learn Mix Martial Arts

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Reasons to Get Inspired To Learn Mix Martial Arts

The very day when that Muhammad Ali (formerly known as Cassius Clay) decided to become a boxer was the day the world found a legend, a legend who'd be remembered for many generations to come. If you are fascinated by mixed martial arts and looking for martial arts instructors in any other place, you must have seen the iconic photo of Ali, which is considered to be one of the best images of the twentieth century. In the picture, Muhammad Ali stands over Sonny Liston at St. Dominic's Arena in Lewiston, Maine, and the date of May 25, 1965. With the help of this article, let's look at some prominent reasons why Muhammad Ali can be considered to be the most inspirational martial artist of all time.

 

STANDING UP FOR WHAT HE BELIEVES

His affiliation led with this organization led Clay to change his religion, and later change his name to Muhammad Ali. He would continue to fight for his cause, which, after a few years, turned into opposition against the Vietnam War. Due to this, Ali was sentenced to 5 years in prison, fined $10,000 and banned from boxing for three years. Throughout the phase of his boxing career, Ali would never shy away from the press and media, and always ready to share his beliefs to the world, even if they were unpopular at the time.

 

BECAUSE HE IS A HERO

United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan appointed Ali (at a later stage of his life) as a UN ambassador to the world to grab attention to children's needs and to promote tolerance as well as peace. Many folks looked upon Ali as their hero, a good man who had been betrayed by his native country because of his belief and faith. Till today, Ali serves as an inspiration for many, and not just the boxing enthusiasts. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's, yet he continued to use his illness as a platform to spread awareness about his disease, fostering positivity to the world.

 

ALI WAS A WARRIOR SPIRIT

Seventy months is a long time to be out of the ring, especially for someone like Muhammad Ali. He returned to the ring, and at that, people started doubting him to be the greatest. He proved these people wrong by knocking out Jerry Quarry in the third round. He was entirely determined to get back into it and reign the ring.

 There are many other forms that you can learn, like Brazilian jiu-jitsu. All you need is the right motivation and some inspiration.

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