MMA: Is it good for self-defense?

Probably one of the most argued topic out there today.  I know I personally had this discussion with many members, prospects, and even more so with police officers.  Let me state this right off the bat, I think MMA is a great sport, provides its practitioners with great skills, conditioning, and fun.  However, it lacks one major component: THE REAL WORLD.

This is the main issue, MMA is designed to be a sport.  It is designed to be fought in a ring, under rules, for a set length of time, and in a one-on-one combat.  Now, how often does that happen in real life?

Put any MMA in a fight on concrete, against multiple opponents, where groin strikes eye gauges and biting are allowed, and just for the fun of it throw a knife into the mix as well.  How do you think this MMA fighter will fare?

I will give you this, he'll probably do better than untrained individual, but when fighting any "bad-elements" out there who grew up learning to fight in the school of hard knocks, and he's chances of winning are slim.  Simply said, there is a disconnect between MMA and reality based fighting.

I like sharing this story: when I first went to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu my first request from the instructor, a very well known BJJ fighter, was to fight in the parking lot, in the elements.  I was met with a proplexed look and a long explanation on why it is unsafe.  I know it is unsafe. If I wanted safe I would have done Tai-Chi.  I form one, want to learn how to defend myself in the most real and disadvantageous of all situations.  I want to learn not only how to fight, but how to win, and how to do it under real aggravated situations.

What do you think?

BK / Masada Tactical
www.MasadaTactical.com

The Best Defense

Our members heard me say this many times before, I am a big proponent of preemptive attacks.  Offense is typically the best defense as it will stop any forth coming attack before it even starts.

Now, don't get me wrong. I am not saying you should go out there and punch anyone who stands in your way.  What I do say, is that when those little hairs in the back of your neck rise, there is a very good chance something is wrong.  And if you feel things are going south fast, striking first may mean the difference between ending a fight quickly or ending in a dragged out fight for your life.

Perfect examples may be when you are being moved from a primary crime scene to a secondary one. Or when surrounded by more than one person and delivering a message to one, typically the leader, would cease all hostilities from that point on.

How do you know when the moment is right though, or what the right kind of preemptive attack should be?  Well, on December 19, 2010 Masada Tactical will be hosting a unique seminar titled "Animal Day".  Animal Day is all about that preemptive strike, about how to read people, and how to win a fight at all cost.  Join us on December 19 for this event.  Call or email BK to register (bk@masadatactical.com, 410-415-6015)

Tzviel 'BK' Blankchtein
Masada Tactical, LLC
www.MasadaTactical.com