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MMA proponents say that most fights eventually will go to ground. While this is true in UFC style matches, since the rules and the ring environment are conducive to ground fighting, it is not true in most situations where ordinary people may need to defend themselves. The “ground” in MMA fights is a clean, smooth, padded, and cushioned ring that has no obstacles in it, other than the referee. The real world “ground” has curbs, pavement, rocks, broken glass and bottles, cans, posts, walls, stairs, railings, furniture, etc. In addition, on the streets, most attacks will be by multiple attackers and there will be no referees.

Some think that techniques used in the UFC are used because they are the most effective. The truth is that UFC fighters are professionals, they fight for a living. To make a living, they must fight regularly, so they must stay healthy. Techniques that are deadly or are more likely to cause serious injuries are forbidden. However, for self-defense, these are precisely the techniques you need to know and be able to use.

When you watch UFC type punching and kicking, most of the techniques look wild and sloppy, as if none of the fighters had ever trained in the traditional martial arts. This is usually the case; most began their training in MMA, and the ones who have had traditional training lose most of what they learned due to now only training in MMA techniques; and, since the trainers usually have only trained in MMA techniques, it stands to reason they only teach MMA techniques.

In a one-on-one contest between two people, grappling can certainly be effective. In these types of contests, the fight usually starts with the fighters standing and using punches and kicking. Grapplers are effective while standing and can hold their own; however, if the fight goes to the ground they will probably prevail. In standup martial arts, such as Taekwondo or boxing, the fighters mutually agree to stand apart and throw techniques at each other; they do not train in clinching or ground fighting, so, when it occurs, they do not know what to do. In a standup versus grappler match up, the standup fighter should attack unmercifully, going for a knockout with every attack. The grappler should cover, go for the clinch, and then take the opponent to the ground.

Limitations

Just as other styles of martial arts have their limitations, MMA techniques also have limitations, such as:

• Not very effective against more than one opponent

• Not very effective against an armed attacker

• Not very effective in a normal street environment

• Submission type techniques are not effective against opponents with an unnaturally high pain threshold due to the effects of alcohol or drugs

• Many grappling techniques are not effective when used against an opponent with a significant height, weight, or strength advantage

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