#self-defense

Does training in a gi make you worse at real fighting, or do traditionalists just refuse to adapt?

Would you switch from karate to Krav Maga for more practical self-defense?

Is spending big on BJJ really worth it for self-defense or is there a cheaper option?

Should you avoid McDojos at all costs, or is any training better than none?

Are people who say "just get a gun" completely ignoring the reality of everyday civilian self-defense situations?

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?

Would you rather learn Krav Maga from an ex-IDF soldier or a YouTube course?

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

Would you ever recommend Krav Maga over Muay Thai for street safety?

Belt ranks are meaningless — the only thing that matters is if you can actually fight.

Do you actually need a black belt to defend yourself, or is that just a marketing scam to keep you paying for years?

Do minimalist striking drills outperform complex chains for real-world defense now?

Is the “one-strike, one-kill” mentality of traditional martial arts pure fantasy in a modern street fight?

Do "real world" self-defense courses prey on more fear than they actually teach?

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?

Is it worth switching from karate to something like Systema for modern self-defense?

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

Should boxers and wrestlers just admit they’d destroy most "masters" in a street fight?