Because letting emotions get in the way is a sure fire way of getting in trouble the idea is to stay calm and in control . People with big egos often don't last in gyms because as a beginner you suck and will take a beating regularly egos do not like getting smashed so you stay humble
Source I'm muay Thai fighter
houghdog t1_itzoqnr wrote
Reply to Eli5 How do people maintain sportsmanships in the most violent sports by Open-Secretary5065
Because letting emotions get in the way is a sure fire way of getting in trouble the idea is to stay calm and in control . People with big egos often don't last in gyms because as a beginner you suck and will take a beating regularly egos do not like getting smashed so you stay humble Source I'm muay Thai fighter