Tony James Mills asked:
Many people have asked, “Is MMA the best fighting style for self-defense on the street?” Obviously MMA fights originally came about from the desire to see which martial art or fighting style was the best. Since then instead of opponents solely using one style against another opponent using a different style fighters have learned to combine different styles and techniques into their armory. Of course certain fighting styles have proven more successful than others and are more widely used. Certain forms of wrestling and Brazilian Ju Jitsu have stood the test of time in the octagon. But a part of their success in competitions surely has to be attributed to combatants having to stick to the rules which limit those experienced in striking martial arts.
Obviously when it comes to a street fight there are no rules. Even if you are the on defending yourself you goal HAS to be to take down your opponent as quickly as possible and eliminate the threat and possibility of them continuing an attack. You certainly has to be versatile. Your opponent or attacker in the street definitely won’t be sticking to any rules. Even the highest ranking black belt in martial arts like Tae Kwon Do can take a serious beating because their style isn’t developed for the street, and they often haven’t practiced fighting in real world situations in the dojo. It’s like bringing a knife to a gun fight. So in partial answer to the question ‘ Is MMA the best fighting style for self-defense on the street?’, yes I think we can all agree that you it will be helpful to have knowledge of MMA and be able to use different techniques.
However in a street fight are you going to be able to win by tapping someone out? Your chances are probably slim to none. For kids practicing styles like Judo give them great tools for being able to take down larger opponents and put attackers into holds that will immobilize the threat until their attacker has calmed down or given up. But for teenagers and adults this is rarely an option. Surely to succeed or win in anything especially for example sports it is essential to practice and get as much realistic practice as possible. Fighting training that includes real world situations and practicing defense against attacks like you would encounter in the street will obviously prepare you the best. Take Krav Maga as an example – in class they teach unarmed defense against an attacked using a knife or gun. They also train you to use your energy explosively when unexpectedly attacked. Most importantly using simulations of being attacked in the dark, or by multiple opponents etc develops your muscle memory so that you react instinctively without having to think.
Get a free copy of “SECRETS for the ULTIMATE MARTIAL ARTS WORKOUT!” at The MMA Zone
Kravmagathailand.com
Many people have asked, “Is MMA the best fighting style for self-defense on the street?” Obviously MMA fights originally came about from the desire to see which martial art or fighting style was the best. Since then instead of opponents solely using one style against another opponent using a different style fighters have learned to combine different styles and techniques into their armory. Of course certain fighting styles have proven more successful than others and are more widely used. Certain forms of wrestling and Brazilian Ju Jitsu have stood the test of time in the octagon. But a part of their success in competitions surely has to be attributed to combatants having to stick to the rules which limit those experienced in striking martial arts.
Obviously when it comes to a street fight there are no rules. Even if you are the on defending yourself you goal HAS to be to take down your opponent as quickly as possible and eliminate the threat and possibility of them continuing an attack. You certainly has to be versatile. Your opponent or attacker in the street definitely won’t be sticking to any rules. Even the highest ranking black belt in martial arts like Tae Kwon Do can take a serious beating because their style isn’t developed for the street, and they often haven’t practiced fighting in real world situations in the dojo. It’s like bringing a knife to a gun fight. So in partial answer to the question ‘ Is MMA the best fighting style for self-defense on the street?’, yes I think we can all agree that you it will be helpful to have knowledge of MMA and be able to use different techniques.
However in a street fight are you going to be able to win by tapping someone out? Your chances are probably slim to none. For kids practicing styles like Judo give them great tools for being able to take down larger opponents and put attackers into holds that will immobilize the threat until their attacker has calmed down or given up. But for teenagers and adults this is rarely an option. Surely to succeed or win in anything especially for example sports it is essential to practice and get as much realistic practice as possible. Fighting training that includes real world situations and practicing defense against attacks like you would encounter in the street will obviously prepare you the best. Take Krav Maga as an example – in class they teach unarmed defense against an attacked using a knife or gun. They also train you to use your energy explosively when unexpectedly attacked. Most importantly using simulations of being attacked in the dark, or by multiple opponents etc develops your muscle memory so that you react instinctively without having to think.
Get a free copy of “SECRETS for the ULTIMATE MARTIAL ARTS WORKOUT!” at The MMA Zone
Kravmagathailand.com
Twitter
Facebook
Youtube