I will be in NYC pretty much full-time through the end of May working on a film, and I am thinking about doing a Judging seminar. As MMA has become firmly enmeshed in the sporting fabric of our culture, and with events likely in NYC relatively soon, I wonder if it would be a good idea to do a seminar. What do you guys think? Let me know.
Post any valid suggestions.
-Where do you think I should do it?
-How many people do you think could/would attend?
-How much should I charge for 1 day/3-4 hour Seminar?
-What charity should I involve for the proceeds? (I'd personally choose Wounded Warriors Foundation or a local animal shelter).
-Should the tone be more of a "This is a scorecard, this is a pen, those are the fighters"-type thing, or a sophisticated engagement of concepts like scoring philosophy, criticism, and the Judging strategies?
I'm curious what you guys think.
Best to you all,
-Douglas Crosby/MMA Judging Genius-in-Residence
Whats the film oh judging master?
Seems like there is a ton of stuff you could cover, from actually how to score MMA fights maybe as compared to scoring a boxing match. Or maybe do it on how to become a judge, the process, where you have to go, what you have to do, etc..
Guess it depends on the people you get. I don't really know a damned thing about judging, but if you're trying to attract people that are interested in doing it for the first time, you might get a lot of interest.
I'd never think I could actually do it since I don't have any experience boxing, or fighting. But you never know, fans of the sport might make good judges, but you can't just become a judge with no experience can you?
You've got to start with boxing, small time, and work your way up over the years, than maybe get a chance to do MMA?
Seems like a good idea tho.
I would think the athletic commission would want some involvement in this since they would likely be in control of the judges once the bill is in effect.
I think the commission should be better educated themselves before worrying about actual judges. Most of the people will be coming from a boxing background and it is important to educate them on the differences as well as overcoming the whole "guy on the bottom is losing" stereotype, etc.
Douglas Crosby - ...a sophisticated engagement of concepts like scoring philosophy, criticism, and the Judging strategies?
I'd be interested in that approach.
Can you get/show tapes? A good mix of theory and practice sounds like an ideal balance.
I would be very tempted to attend, but I don't about flying up to NYC.
bring cecil
NJstileNJ - bring cecil
I'd pay for his ticket.
what are your credentials? I may have a venue for you to use....
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Are you interested in coming to Ontario to do a seminar, Douglas?
Shoot me an email at mmaglobalna@gmail.com
Thanks.
Mike
"scoring philosophy, criticism, and the Judging strategies"
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All I care is you get all judges on the same page.
ttt for uncle Douglas
-Where do you think I should do it?
About an hour or so North of the City so you can get some Upstate folks as well.
-How many people do you think could/would attend?
25-30
-How much should I charge for 1 day/3-4 hour Seminar?
$30 -50 ? Maybe more if its a certification
-What charity should I involve for the proceeds? (I'd personally choose Wounded Warriors Foundation or a local animal shelter).
Wounded Warrior Project would be great.
-Should the tone be more of a "This is a scorecard, this is a pen, those are the fighters"-type thing, or a sophisticated engagement of concepts like scoring philosophy, criticism, and the Judging strategies?
The latter. We all know what a pen and a scorecard is. Your philosphy on scoring and startegies would be great.
-Douglas Crosby/MMA Judging Genius-in-Residence
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NJstileNJ - bring cecil
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does attending this seminar make it possible for you to be a judge for the athletic commission when mma comes to NY? or could you then judge in other states?