Fight Science has been accused of not having done sufficient historical research into the martial arts and weapons it tests. It is alleged that the Jinn used for the weapons experiment was not of the type that was used in real combat, which were thicker and more ridged, but a modern type that is thinner and lighter so as to be better for doing forms and display.

Check out the previous video entries if you are interested.

Do you like the first part of Fight Science?

Some people have continued to lay accusation that Fight Science has wrongly reinforced martial arts myths rather than dispelling them. For example the experiment to prove that katanas are the best sword due to their ability to both cut and thrust was rigged, as the katana was only measured against two other swords, both of which were dedicated to either cutting or thrusting.

Or when proving that the Muay Thai Knee strike was the most powerful kick (in spite of other styles having techniques that are exactly the same) the amount of power generated was not mentioned, but rather the show only went into detail of the injury caused, which it did for no other kick. (the amount force in a 35 mph crash is roughly 2200 lbs)

This is the National Geographic episode that I mentioned previously.

There are some superb video scenes which help to provide another perspective of the science behind the martial arts.

Some people felt that this series lack cultural diversity as most of the weapons used in tests were from Japan, China or the Philippines. Weapons from Europe, the Middle East, Africa or the Americas were not included in the testing. Additionally the only styles from outside of Asia that were tested were Boxing, Capoeira, and Brazilian Jiujitsu (which is partially Japanese). Styles such as Sambo or Savate were not included.

What do you think?