Every martial arts gym and practitioner has a different approach to traditional martial arts rituals, such as adhering to ranking systems, formal greetings, and more. As mixed martial arts continues to incorporate various traditional martial arts practices, MMA is in fact creating its own customs. In this episode, we look into the new traditionalism of MMA and contemporary martial arts. We discuss how traditional martial arts shape MMA, and the customs that have formalized MMA into a formal entity.