Do the Z Fighters Still Use Martial Arts in the Z-era ?

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Re: Do the Z Fighters Still Use Martial Arts in the Z-era ?

Post by Saiga » Tue Apr 30, 2013 7:26 am

Eh, I'm not too bothered by it. I didn't like it in that particular instance because it seemed like Goku and all didn't need skill at all but seeing someone take down a way stronger opponent just because of skill is often pretty bullshitty what with the tendancy of writers to exaggeration.

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Re: Do the Z Fighters Still Use Martial Arts in the Z-era ?

Post by Insertclevername » Tue Apr 30, 2013 7:39 am

The martial arts are present in the series, it's just that they're never acknowledged properly.
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Re: Do the Z Fighters Still Use Martial Arts in the Z-era ?

Post by NeoKING » Fri May 03, 2013 12:03 pm

You didn't watch Z properly. Just watch Goku vs. Cell.

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Re: Do the Z Fighters Still Use Martial Arts in the Z-era ?

Post by DonZ » Fri May 03, 2013 8:07 pm

NeoKING wrote:You didn't watch Z properly. Just watch Goku vs. Cell.
Sorry, but .. I didn't watch WHAT :shock: ?! you're not being serious there, right :shock: ?
great example thought, that was an amazing hand to hand combat fight. Goku vs Oob is a good one too.

I think the Martial Arts still play a role in the Z-era, not as much as the original series, but still you can't deny it .. i hate how people saying "Dragon Ball Z is just bunch of bash and explosions :yawn:" that's totally wrong. just want to share some discuss : )

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Re: Do the Z Fighters Still Use Martial Arts in the Z-era ?

Post by dbzfan7 » Fri May 03, 2013 10:42 pm

There is still martial arts, its just the interesting techniques and emphasis on them are gone.
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