In 2019 Ontario passed a new Combative Sports Act into law. The legislation allows the overhaul of how combat sports are regulated in the Province. The law, however, has yet to come into force which will happen “on a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor“. Despite this very long passage of time it … More Ontario Announces New “Combat Sports Advisory Council”
How old is old enough to consent to brain trauma? I’ve tackled this subject here previously. Its a worthwhile conversation. Last month a paper was published in the Journal of Sport, Ethics and Philosophy addressing this topic in detail. The authors go so far as to argue that full contact/combat sports amount to child abuse … More Is Sport Structured Brain Trauma Child Abuse?
Amanda Serrano is in a sexism based standoff with the WBC. In short the WBC will not sanction women to fight 3 minute rounds. They claim this is based in science. Serrano asks for the choice to fight under the same rules as men. Her post below speaks for itself. The WBC will not back … More Amanda Serrano and WBC in Sexism Standoff – Let’s Talk Science
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