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Old 10-18-2004, 01:04 AM   #12 (permalink)
Patterson
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I think the bulk of street self-defense training should be the same as MMA training. Training in takedowns, standup striking and groundfighting allows you the ability to decide where the fight will take place, and the flexibility to fight effectively if denied that choice.

The reality of someone having a gun or knife is that you have to try to run away, and you will not fare well against multiple-opponents unless you are a world class striker.

The advantages of MMA training over specialized street training is that you can train everything full steam, unlike eye gouging, biting, etc.
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