Questions tagged [safety]

Minimizing or evaluating risk in the practice of martial arts. Includes inherently harmful techniques like strikes to the head, as well as potentially damaging techniques like chokes, and avoiding injuries through proper technique and classroom management.

Minimizing or evaluating risk in the practice of martial arts. Includes inherently harmful techniques like strikes to the head, as well as potentially damaging techniques like chokes, and avoiding injuries through proper technique and classroom management.

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Would it be possible to mimic the knockout punch that Rex Layne received in 1951?

In 1951, Rocky Marciano's knockout punch sheared off four of Rex Layne's upper, front teeth at the gumline and sent his mouthpiece bouncing with teeth included out of the ring. [1] The acrylic mouthguard would have been a prevalent model in early…
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Are throat strikes much more dangerous than other acts of violence (that are legal in say MMA/UFC)?

In MMA/UFC, throat strikes are illegal but chokes are legal. Are throat strikes much more dangerous than chokes or any other acts of violence that are legal in MMA/UFC? I'm looking for a medical explanation for why throat strikes might be considered…
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Is it safe to teach kids submissions / locks?

Have been teaching hybrid martial arts with a self defence focus for quite a few years. My kids syllabus is different to my teens & adults in that I don't teach the juniors locks or submissions due to safety. I'm currently reviewing my syllabus and…