#combat sports

Does anyone else feel traditional martial arts is getting left behind by modern self defense systems

Which martial art actually works if you're smaller and weaker?

Can you actually learn self-defense from YouTube—or is it all just glorified cardio?

Would you ever trust a martial art you learned entirely from YouTube?

Do traditional martial arts schools actively discourage learning street-effective techniques?

Should you ditch belt rankings entirely for a no-ego, skill-based combat system?

Does the "street vs. sport" debate only exist because most martial artists can't do either?

Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu overhyped or genuinely the most practical self-defense system on the planet?

Which martial art gives you the most bang for your buck in a real street fight?

Would you switch from boxing to Muay Thai if you only had one year to train?

Should martial arts competitions be abolished to focus on pure street fighting effectiveness?

Is the MMA gym killing real self-defense by turning everyone into sport fighters who can’t handle a sucker punch?

Is Krav Maga overhyped or actually worth the money for self-defense?

Do traditional martial arts like Karate and Taekwondo actually teach you to fight, or are they just expensive dance classes?

Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu just a cult for grown men who can’t handle getting punched?

Does the “old school” hard training produce better fighters, or just more injuries and ego?

What’s your take on combining Judo and Muay Thai for solid all-around self-defence?

Is the martial arts community itself the biggest gatekeeper keeping real self-defense out of reach?

Do you trust AI sparring partners and real-time feedback for home practice?

Would you switch from competitive karate to Krav Maga if survival became your only goal?