The Difference Between Striking For Self-Defense Vs MMA Striking

When it comes to discussing striking skills specifically related to self- defense and how it applies in reality there are many ideas, techniques and styles that have been created long ago that are marketing as “self-defense” skills, but in fact are really only combat sports skills. Some styles and concepts are designed specifically for the street while others were created for the ring.

What is the difference between Striking Skills for the Street vs MMA Striking Skills? Is there a difference in both the psychological approach and technical applications applied in a controlled environment such as a boxing ring, or cage versus applying them in a real life or death situation where you may not survive? What skills are the most important and the most practical to learn and master in both the street and the cage? Reality is NOT open for interpretation. Perhaps the skill sets that are needed for self-defense opposed to MMA require more precision, practicality, diversity and most importantly, they MUST BE EFFECTIVE in the FIRST ACTION. Reality is NOT open for interpretation.