From the beginning of recorded history it has been brought to light the constant need for man to quench his thirst for combat. From the blood soaked floor of the Roman coliseum to the grassy knolls of middle age Europe where noble knights fought for fame and country in tournaments, history is full of occurrences such as these where one man and sometimes women were pitted against one another in friendly combat. Society and civilization has come a long way, but the need for man to flex his competitive mussels still lingers. This urge is now quelled by a series of extreme sports including snowboarding, skateboarding, and paintball. To some these activities don’t deserve the title sport. But the people that enjoy these pastimes believe that they have every right to be ranked along side football, baseball, and basketball as recognized sports. Paintball had a modest beginning as a method used by farmers to mark trees and live stock for farming purposes. It wasn’t until June 27......
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