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Originally Posted by kuri
Judo does have strikes but obviously those are not practiced as much because of predominance of sport competition.
I think we're missing the forest for the ... something 
If you want to learn self defense then find a reputable instructor rather than a style.
And if anyone wants to tell me that chokes and locks don't work for real then meet up in the bar down the street tonight:p |
Very good points, Chris.
My initial response to this thread overall was, 'It depends.' I hate "what style is better" arguments. It depends. A skilled boxer/puncher with focus and determination could best a "well rounded" MMA fighter. Or vice versa. It just depends.
No doubt, having a broad repetoir of skills and techniques could be very helpful. I do not work on any ground action at all, yet I generally feel very confident (in a cautious/mature kind of way, of course) in handling any particular situation that might arise. I know what I can do overall, and I know what I do best, and I'm ready to use it.
The more things you practice, the less time you have to perfect each of them. That is perhaps one downfall of MMA training. There are only so many hours in the day. But, it depends.
Generally, the MMA fights I watch have really poor kicking. It's boxing and grappling/wrestling. That's OK; it is what it is. One of my favorite fights of all time is Marco Ruas defeating Paul Varelens in UFC 7. Kicking. (Of course, he could back it up with grappling.)
Someone also raised the point of limited rules in MMA (or UFC) fights. Valid point. I don't practice grappling. But I do practice (simulated, of course) eye gouges (or even eye removal
) and other certain vital point attacks, which generally happen in the close-range/grappling range.
If someone is purely interested in self defense, then any particular styel, including MMA, training could perhaps be too much. There are basic quick and dirty things to do that take less time to learn and practice. People who enter into an art/style for extended training generally do so for greater purposes than pure self defense, purposes such as self-development or competition.
Are you really worried and serious about defending yourself? Then get a .45, a carry permit, get really good and carrying, handling and shooting it, and be ready to use it.
Or learn to handle situations really well verbally, don't go where you probably shouldn't be, and learn to run fast. That's my first line of defense.
Those are just some of my initial thoughts and ramblings. Am I right or wrong in any of this? It depends.
