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Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed martial arts meets the movie box office. Philly fighters give opinions on the movie 'Never Back Down'. Kung-fu arts and ninjitsu were the traditional way that movies explored the martial arts. The Chinese term kung fu has been defined literally as energy time. Mixed martial artists use this principle to become complete striking and submissions grappling experts. Will real MMA fighters appreciate the way their sport has been translated into cinema? Video by RON TARVER / Inquirer Staff Photographer