285-Does MMA Belong in the Military? Combat Readiness or Combat Sports Fantasy?
Does MMA actually belong in the military—or is it unnecessary training for modern warfare? I sat down with Carlos Del Valle (Marines), Tony Malgiero (Army), and Claude Lawson (Air Force)—three Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts and MMA coaches with military backgrounds and extensive experience in combat sports as well as traditional martial arts. We debate combat effectiveness, injuries, skill level, and whether MMA really has a place in modern military training. Military MMA: valuable preparation or overrated?