I think the current popularity of MMA has to do with two things: 1 - the broadcast of competitions like the UFC 2 - the recognition that no one martial art is

I think the current popularity of MMA has to do with two things: 1 - the broadcast of competitions like the UFC 2 - the recognition that no one martial art is superior to the rest, so it's essential to cross-train in a variety of martial arts to be maximally effective