I think training for self defence or training for MMA (or any type of competition) is dependent on the individuals thinking. If you think that on the street your going to have time to get into a stance, stalk your opponent with jabs, shoot, take him down and submit him while fighting one on one, on a nice padded grass, without him having weapons then you may setting yourself up for a shock. But strikes used in competition, (elbows knees, punches, low kicks and stand up clinch/grappling) can all be applied for self defence. Its up to you to think about what your training for and what you may encounter on the street or in the ring/cage and modify your techniques appropriatly.
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