5. MMA vs. Ninjutsu
Ninjutsu is the martial art practiced by, that’s right, ninjas!
Critics will point out that very few ninjas have ever fought in the UFC. I refute that claim however. Plenty of ninjas have battled inside the UFC, you just aren’t able to see them.
Ninjutsu is the art of stealth, espionage, and guerrilla warfare. A ninja would never call out an enemy or agree to meet them in a cage. This is why the “ninja” in the video below might actually be the worst in history. Not only did he call-out an enemy and meet them in a cage, he called out Dominick Cruz!
Here is the former bantamweight champion versus the world’s worst ninja:
When it comes to fighting in a one-on-one challenge match situation, MMA is hard to beat. The way MMA fighters tend to synthesize very successful striking arts (boxing, muai Thai) and very successful grappling arts (wrestling, BJJ) prepares them well for both stand up fighting and ground fighting.
It’s arguably the best system for fighting in a ring match, though that’s not the same as being the best martial art. In a fight with weapons, a kenjitsuka, escrima fighter, or HEMA practitioner is likely to beat an MMA fighter. In a self-defense situation, a krav maga fighter is likely to do better against an armed assailant or multiple opponents. For a fight on a pitched rooftop or a balance beam, etc. and a style like shaolin kung fu or ninjitsu that places lots of emphasis on balance will probably do better.
Different martial arts are good for different things and none is best for all situations. If you like sporting matches, as most martial arts students do, MMA is an excellent choice. If you’re from a different style and want to challenge a MMA fighter, don’t try going head-to-head in a ring. Find a kind of match that your style is adapted to and his is not.
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