Fight Club at U of Manitoba

[Mehen]

Apparently it was organized via facebook and included mostly male, U of Manitoba gym members. I used to use that gym too; it is probably a good thing I switched (gyms) otherwise I might have been stupid enough to join in. Still a student there for a few more months until I graduate.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/facebook-fight-club-kod-82037812.html

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2010/01/19/mb-fight-club-university-winnipeg.html

The University of Manitoba has busted up a Facebook-based fight club operating in a third-floor squash court in the Frank Kennedy Centre.

During its investigation, the university suspended gym memberships for more than 80 people who had signed up for a related Facebook site.

At least one consensual fist fight took place between two young men, and it seems likely there were other consensual fights, possibly involving spectators.

[Dr Mordrid]

Spoilsports

We had an organized boxing club in high school, all separated by weight and age classes. Loads of fun and I think it let the guys burn off some of their excess testosterone/adrenaline. Full helmets though.

[Mehen]

Spoilsports

We had an organized boxing club in high school, all separated by weight and age classes. Loads of fun and I think it let the guys burn off some of their excess testosterone/adrenaline. Full helmets though.

Thats one of those things that works better in theory than in practice. Aggressive behavior as a stress reliever just tends to make you act more aggressively whenever you get stressed. I think people think it works only because it tires you out.
(I think my psych degree is more useful in internet forums/discussions than anywhere else)

However, actually having some rules and regulations sounds pretty cool. I think it'd be an enjoyable sport for many (just do expect it to be the greatest reliever of stress, aggression, hormones, etc.)