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All t Terwnt truin out on the sfmHs Hlonnvr said the' sport hits evolved sinus the days by adding weight classes to better match opponents and banning moves such as strikes to the back of the neck and head, groin kicking and head butting. Missouri appears to be the only state in the nation that explicitly allows the youth fights. In many states, h is a misdemeanor for children to participate. A few states have no regulations. Supporters of the sport acknowledge that allowing fights between kids sounds brutal at first. But they insist the competitions have plenty of safety rules, "It looks violent until you realize this teaches discipline. One of the first rules they learn is that this is not for aggressive behavior outside the ring," said Larry Swinehart, a Joplin police officer and father of two boys and the lone girl in the garage group. The sport, which is also known as mixed martial arts or cage fighting, has already spread far beyond cable televU '..;, 3 contents Copyright 2008, Dally Herald. Any reproduction or other use is strictly prohibited without written permission. Continued from A understandable given Romney's Utah links. "I was at least hoping to break lifting CunnussHin. imJ are tunned in hi youth he wants tt to Stay and state, i. It that way "There's too much potential for damage to growing joints." he said, Miller said mixed martial arts A uses a kit of arm and leg twisting to force opponents into submission. Those moves, he said, pressure joints in a way not found in sanctioned sports like youth boxing or wrestling. MIKE GULLETT, Associated Press But Nathan Orand, a martial chin-up- s t trainer from Tulsa, Okla., arts session a does a 11, Skyler Bloomer, during training said kids are capable of avoidGarage Boys Fight Crew in Carthage, Mo. ing injuries, especially with ''''' popping up on the big screen. The film "Never Back Down," described as "The Karate Kid" for the YouTube generation, has taken in almost $17 million in two weeks at the box office. Another current mixed martial arts movie, "Flash Point," an import from Hong Kong, is in limited release. Bloomer said the fights are no more dangerous or violent than youth wrestling. He watched as his sons, Skyler and . ' into double digits though!" "I think he did just fine in New Hampshire, South Carolina, Florida, California ...," Romney said, laughing about states McCain won. The two then headed to Denver for another fundraiser accompanied by Meg Whitman, the outgoing chief executive of eBay Inc. and a former Romney backer who now supports McCain. On the flight, there seemed to be little residual acrimony between the i AID d ( 1 R Gage, locked arms and legs and wrestled to the ground with other kids in the garage in Carthage, about 135 miles south of Kansas City. The 11 boys and one girl on sion. Last month, CBS became the team range from 6 to 14 the first of the Big Four televiyears old and are trained by sion networks to announce a Rudy Lindsey, a youth wres- deal to broadcast primetime tling coach and a professional mixed martial arts heavyfights. The fights have attracted such a wide audience, weight. "The kids learn respect and they are threatening to surpass how to defend themselves. It's boxing as the nation's most no more dangerous than any popular pugilistic sport. combat is also other sport and probably less Hand-to-han- McCain I lht I rt'tnf 375-510- hOKW-2.rU- ) ftx- M NVu-nrxipr- Newsroom : V Fighting DaUttr;5HcvnUY call I D A I 1 guards, groin protection and martial-art- s gloves. They fight bouts. Rules quick, also prohibit any elbow blows and blows to the head when an opponent is on the ground. "If they get in trouble or get bad grades, I'll hear about it and they can't come to training," he added. In most states, mixed martial arts is overseen by boxing commissions. In Missouri, the Office of Athletics regulates the professional fights but not the amateur events, which include the youth bouts. For amateurs, the regulation is done by sanctioning bodies that have to register with the athletics office. The rules are different in Oklahoma, where unauthorized fights are generally a misdemeanor offense. The penalty is a maximum 30 days in jail and a fine up to $1,000. Joe Miller, administrator of the Oklahoma Professional two-minu- : 'r;rv ' Jh , so than some," Lindsey said. Lindsey said the children wear protective headgear, shin I ''''-J- . ys J'...-- : ivs ' former rivals. They sat next to each other and ate turkey sandwiches. They laughed and talked during the hourlong flight, and were complimentary of each t X ' ' other when talking to reporters traveling with McCain. A tanned and rested Romney said it was fun to be campaigning again WARY ALTAFFERAssociated Press and nice not to feel any pressure. "I don't have to worry about goofing Republican presidential candidate, Sen John McCain, right, and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney up," he said. He brushed aside quesspeak to reporters after take-of- f from Salt Lake City Thursday. tions about a No. 2 spot on the GOP r ticket. At one point, McCain answered a question by lamenting an accelerated GOP primary process that he said cess," McCain said and turned to the doesn't allow voters to scrutinize the candidates as much. "Mitt just went through the pro- - former governor. "The process was very good to Orand said. "But you still have all the respect that regular martial arts teach you. And it's really the only true way for youth to be able to defend themselves." Back in the Carthage garage, Bloomer said parents shouldn't worry about kids becoming aggressive from learning mixed martial arts. He said his older son was picked on by bullies at school repeatedly last year but never fought them, instead reporting the problem to his teachers. And fighters including his son get along once a bout is over, Bloomer said. "When they get out of the cage, they go back and play video games together. It doesn't matter who won and who lost. They're still little McCain, who has struggled to raise money compared to Democratic rivals Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton, is on a weeklong Western fundraising swing. Romney is popular in Utah and Colorado, states with large numbers of Mor- .-- ."!' watchful referees in the rings. He thinks the sport is bound to grow. "I can see their point because when you say 'cage fighting,' that right there just sounds like kids shouldn't be doing it," Romney responded. McCain you laughed, and Romney added that the process was good to him, too. mons. Romney, a former Massachusetts governor, dropped out of the race last month after it became apparent it would be near impossible to topple McCain in the convention delegate race. He endorsed the Arizona senator a week later and pledged to help him win the nomination. Since then, McCain has praised Romney repeatedly as someone who is certain to continue playing a large role in the GOP. 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While Bunnell said it's too early to determine how many bears will be around this PTA cancel the meeting, and free speech was being abridged as a result. Yana Walton, director of adult group meant to protect them. "You are labeling children and students," she said. "Gay or not, they are students of that school." non-sto- Continued from A 1 Acreage students at every school are 3 BYU RRIGHAM YOUNG Benamln 5 3 ac bldg UNIVERSITY Manager of Web Development Manage College Web Development with a minimum of 3 years experience In the following programming areas: Examples of proven capabilities with designing dyn web sites for use In Innamic, struction, research, or other pursuits relevant to the academic situation. Expere-Inc- e and knowledge using database applications (such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, etc) to store and manipulate the data for above web sites. Evidence of knowledge using and experience writing applications using Microsoft. Net technologies, and at least 1 of the following languages: C. Java, JavaScript, Visual Basic, XML, PHP, Pert. Manage and maintain technical aspects of web development tor the college and coordinates the creation of written and graphic web content. Position 070727. Open Till Filled. at Please online apply https;Mpbs,byu,edu, changes have officially been made, said Kevin Bunnell, DWR mammals coordinator. Continued from Al He expects any changes to be in place before the bear season When asked if they had begins this summer. attempted settlement negotiaThe division has had one tions with the family, Bushman p said he could not comment. person working Bushman and DWR officials through the winter to educate maintain that the situation was Boy Scout troops and others on how to deal with black handled correctly last year. bears. Last year was a particu"We followed our policy," he said. "This is a horribly larly bad year for black bears tragic event and our sympathy wandering into camping areas for several reasons, includgoes out to the Ives family. It's always a difficult situation ing a lack of natural food and when you're dealing with wild an abnormally large yearling lot w irrigation water and well permit Call Agent or Owner Raal Estate Orjr Canity MUST SEE Mona 4.67 acres w 2,500sf rmblr, 50x100 steel shop, hay barn, pasture. Come & enjoy peace & quietl Close to Santaquin & freeway access. Must 1 seel Ranae C21 All Pros accepted. "We the district, as well as American Fork High School, are not taking a stand," Bromley said. communications for the Utah Pride Center, a group that advocates protection of gay rights, said she was glad the meeting was canceled because her group was refused the opportunity to present an alternate view. Walton said she would have supported a whose mission includes defendmeeting in which parents had the opportunity to receive ining conservative, religion-base- d formation about resources for social values. Graham them and their children. was one of the planned speak"We just wanted to be there ers at the meeting. to offer parents the accurate Graham said the meeting would have been groundinformation," she said. Had the meeting not been breaking because few PTAs are willing to present what he canceled, Walton said, misinformation and hateful speech considers the truth about the "gay agenda." Graham said he would have been presented, which would be harmful to believes Merrill, the principal, has known for months what students. Walton said her group wantwould be on the agenda, and ed to be present at the meeting she canceled the meeting because she supports gay rights. because of the concern that attraction was being "She's got a convenient lapse same-seof memory, that's what it is," presented as a social problem. he said. Gay and lesbian students are In an often subject to hostility at to supporters, school and at home, Walton : Graham said he believed members of the Utah Pride Center said, adding that hostility should not be promoted by an had convinced officials to Steve Graham is a of Standard of Liberty, a group based in Utah County x A great product can determine the size of your business, but it's the foundation of customers that keep It standing Your advertising messoge con reach more than 92,000 readers every Sunday in the Daily Herald. as well. The death of Sam Ives, son of Rebecca Ives and stepson of Tim Mulvey, affected many people and prompted the construction of a permanent bench made of wood and LEGOs by his friends, and a group of trees at Pleasant Grove's Manila Tank Park known as "Sam's Grove." Walton said it is important for parents to have accurate information, rather than d rhetoric. Several parents contacted her office about the meeting, even parents whose children are not gay, she said. The parents were concerned about the message the meeting would send, she said, and she felt that information on Graham's Web site showed the negativity that would have been presented. According to its Web site, Standard of Liberty is "an educational corporation which exists to raise awareness of sexual activist movements overrunning America's life and to inspire the public will, families, and individuals to counteract these trends." "I feel that some of his fear-base- Christian-moral-cultur- speech is not compassionate, and I don't think it makes these students feel respected or valued or loved," she said. |