Is MMA Good for Self-Defense and the Apocalypse?

MMA was built for controlled chaos. You’re learning how to stay calm while fists are flying, blood’s dripping, and adrenaline’s on max. That’s a rare skill, and in a street fight, it can make all the difference between panicking and acting with precision. MMA fighters are used to impact, close range, and violent contact — and that’s something most “self-defense” classes never teach.