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New episode of Ultimate Self Defense championship proves that knife defenses don’t work. New episode of Ultimate Self Defense championship proves that knife defenses don’t work.

Having done Krav Maga for a number of years, I would argue that they have probably some of the worst techniques centered around knife defenses.

Seeing Jordan Preisinger just pull guard and have better outcomes than those that relied on strikes or knife control was surprising.

But as rapid and chaotic as the attacks were it’s hard to imagine any of the common Krav Maga knife defenses even having a remote chance.

Even some of the better defenses like two on one control probably don’t have much of a chance.

For reference:

USDC episode 3 (plenty of people have posted it already).

USDC episode 3

This is the video Rokas put in the USDC episode.

Krav Maga Knife Defenses


Why aren't kickboxing and Muay Thai more popular in the US if casual/hobbyist audiences complain about the lack of striking action in MMA PPVs? (especially after UFC 306) Why aren't kickboxing and Muay Thai more popular in the US if casual/hobbyist audiences complain about the lack of striking action in MMA PPVs? (especially after UFC 306)

Sorry if this has been asked to oblivion, but it's something that's been bugging me after the Noche UFC event.

The fight numbers did great considering they went toe to toe with the Canelo fight, but the main complaint from the masses was about Merab's grappling.

I get it that you can't make everyone happy, but if those same people are looking for exciting striking action then what's stopping them from watching pro kickboxing and Muay Thai matches?

What's it going to take for another combat sport to take this niche?