The United States Marine Corps is looking to reduce injuries inflicted upon by leisure participation in mixed martial arts. The Military Medicine journal, knee injuries are the most common ailment among service-members partaking in MMA, with the second common being shoulder injuries. The USMC reported 159 injuries in 2009 which was a whopping 62% increase from the previous year. As a result, the Marines have begun to "provide a framework and minimum standard for commanders and service members wishing to participate in MMA competition".
Mixed martial arts has blown up in the last decade--exponentially gaining a very strong fanbase with loyal fans. MMA has grown with the rise of the sect: Ultimate Fighting Championship (and other organizations) and has challenged boxing in popularity. Clearly the marketing of the UFC has helped make MMA a house-hold name and an activity that many love to partake in.
Why is this article important? Well, I aim to join the Marine Corps as an officer upon graduation and I find it interesting that the popularity of a sport is making the Marine brass make new rules/standards for the entire Corps. That's a hats off to the marketing of mixed martial arts.
http://www.stripes.com/news/marine-corps/marines-aim-to-reduce-mixed-martial-arts-injuries-1.171990
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