In the UFC, two fighters square off inside more a cage, attempting to harm each other with a mix of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, boxing and other fighting styles. Victory is often moved here decided by a brutal knockout or a suffocating chokehold. But Bruce doesnt want to fight. She just wants to get fit. Unlike the hulking stars of the UFC, Bruce is among a growing number of MMA enthusiasts who come in all ages and physiques. Increasingly, the classes at local gyms are populated by women and even children. Theres still a stigma around the sport that theres going to be blood everywhere, that its going to smell, said Merrick Morland, MMA coordinator for all Life Time Fitness locations. The majority of people joining [the classes] have no intention of getting into a fight. <br>Full story: http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/232394601.html
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