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    Meet Asim Zaidi, the Karate Combat chief looking to save the ‘dying’ sport starting with Pettis vs Henderson 3

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    Article sourse: https://www.the-sun.com

    KARATE is undergoing a revolution the likes of which the sport has never seen.

    For decades, karate has been the butt of jokes in the combat sports world due to fake senseis and unrealistic portrayals in Hollywood movies.

    The sport of Karate has gone down in many people's estimations in recent decades
    The sport of Karate has gone down in many people’s estimations in recent decadesCredit: MARC ASPLAND

    Dodgy coaches and unrealistic movie portrayals have been damaged the perception of the sport
    Dodgy coaches and unrealistic movie portrayals have been damaged the perception of the sportCredit: ALAMY
    Karate Combat, however, are slowly changing perceptions of the sport with it's unique formart
    Karate Combat, however, are slowly changing perceptions of the sport with it’s unique formartCredit: KARATE COMBAT
    New president Asim Zaidi is leading a "rebellion" to bring to lead the sport into a new era
    New president Asim Zaidi is leading a “rebellion” to bring to lead the sport into a new eraCredit: KARATE COMBAT

    The McDojos of the world have undoubtedly affected the growth of the sport, with many students opting to try their hand at different martial arts.

    Karate Combat has been at the forefront of changing perceptions of the sacred art for the last few years.

    The promotion was somewhat successful in doing that under the stewardship of former president Robert Kovacs.

    And that mission is still very much at the forefront of the mind of new president Asim Zaidi.

    He told SunSport: “There is 100 per cent an epidemic of McDojos around the world, that’s a huge problem.

    “There are black belts that are nine years old – that has ruined the name of karate. 

    “People do not respect karate, that’s the truth. I hate to say it, but they don’t.”

    He added: “I truly believe that karate has died, I truly believe it. And I can debate it with anyone – people make fun of it.

    Article sourse: https://www.the-sun.com

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