MMA is Not Self Defense!

[ShawnJKD]

A misunderstanding - I'm not suggesting the sprawl is not a viable defense, just that the particular fight I was talking about the person defending was against the cage and spread his legs to almost the full splits to maintain control.

[DSA]

SHAWN, MMA does have weapons traing. You just have to add it in, if that's what you want. MMA stands for mixed martial arts not UFC. JKD is also a mixed art, right? Just remember the three elements: STAND UP, TAKE DOWN, and GROUND when looking for that perfect art!

[Panpan_goat]

If killing my attacker is what it takes to survive, then I will do so with utmost efficiency.
Screw styles, rules, boundaries, honor, blah blah blah. Deadliness and lethality are dormant in our bodies until we unleash those attributes upon another human being.

My OPINION is (although very broad)

Do what it takes to get what you want. Make sure what you want is what you want. Do not purposefully inflict the wrath of the righteous. When you become an enemy of good, it makes you evil. Have mercy upon those you could destroy, unless mercy is denied from those who are too wicked. Finally, question your own judgement. I question mine as I write this.

All of the "arts" stand up just fine, it is only a matter of what you are willing to do to achieve your goal(s).

[Panpan_goat]

There is a counter strike to everything. Conditioning of yourself is important.

Sacrificing strength for flexibility is a mistake, they are both important.

While pinned to the ground, with an attackers knees on my elbow as he brutally punched me in the face, I brought my legs up, wrapped them around his neck, pushed him back, got on top of him, then I poked him in the eyes.

I could have broken his neck very easily.

[jubaji]

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[glendanfig]

a jack of all trades is a master of none?

[Panpan_goat]

It does not take a master to know how to kill.

We live in an era where children can weild cannons. A true master knows every way around them.

[jubaji]

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[Guest]

If killing my attacker is what it takes to survive, then I will do so with utmost efficiency. Do not purposefully inflict the wrath of the righteous. When you become an enemy of good, it makes you evil. Have mercy upon those you could destroy, unless mercy is denied from those who are too wicked....

...and you will know my name is THE LORD, when I lay my vengance upon you!!!

[l0rca]

LMAO

I don't think he gets it yet.

[ShawnJKD]

So, here's a question that may have already been discussed:

Is MMA actually "Mixed Martial Arts" or has the term come to mean a particular sport specific style? Is MMA a style or simply a mix of various combat system?

[Bjjexpertise@be]

Do what it takes to get what you want. Make sure what you want is what you want. Do not purposefully inflict the wrath of the righteous. When you become an enemy of good, it makes you evil. Have mercy upon those you could destroy, unless mercy is denied from those who are too wicked.

I. AM. BEOWULF!!!!!
lol honestly though, this is ridiculous.

[Panpan_goat]

I disagree. I have never seen Beowulf. I do not claim to be able to do anything other then what I know I can do. I am simply stating thain my OPINION (my opinion is always right because it is mine and subject to change at an time) one style over another is rediculous. The right choice at the right time is all that matters.

That being said, you are entitled to your opinion which I will not try to change.

[Panpan_goat]

In an attempt to not start an on going arguement I will restate my point in a different manner that perhaps makes more sense. When someone much larger, stronger, faster, ect ect ect....more capable of harming you then you are of harming them, has you on their shit lis, what are you going to do. Depending on the severity of the situation, desperate measures must be taken. This is why we are taught deadly techniques.

Killing a human with your own body is incredibly simple.

You all make good points outside of my interjections in this thread. Within my interjections you also make good points (Samuel L Jackson) but there is more to be iscussed on this topic then what I have to say about it. My generalization is simply: if someone wants to hurt me I will defend myself if I feel that I deserve to be defended.

[l0rca]

It's not your message, it's your pretense. It's making you look silly, and to many people here, inexperienced.