Krav Maga has a meaning similar to the term self-defense. MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and originated as a competition system between various martial arts. A common debate and favorite discussion topic among martial arts community is that which style is better. However, not all styles can be compared as they originated for a different reason and thus serve an entirely different purpose. Similarly, comparing Krav Maga and MMA is just like comparing a hammer and a wrench. Although both have few similarities, they originated for a different purpose and have a different application. Similarities between Michigan Krav Maga VS Michigan MMA-Mixed Martial Arts None of them is a strictly defined set of techniques. Krav Maga soon after its origin was developed as a combat system for Israeli military by combining various martial arts and is constantly evolving. Whereas, MMA started as a system of competition between various martial arts, and hence is not a martial arts of its own with any definedset of techniques. Certain similarities between Krav Maga and MMA include: Both include unarmed combat Both include grabbling and ground techniques Both are not pure or independent martial arts and are constantly developing Differences between Michigan Krav Maga VS Michigan MMA-Mixed Martial Arts Although there have a lot of similarities, yet they both differ due to the reason why they were born and the purpose they serve. Differences between MMA and Krav Maga include: MMA is focused on ring fight only whereas Krav Maga is not focused on ring fight Krav Maga includes the so called dirty attacks too while MMA has clean fighting rules Krav Maga is focused on real world situations while MMA focuses on fighting against trained individuals mainly Krav Maga includes survival training while MMA isn’t focused towards out of the ring stuff Krav Maga includes weapons and anti-weapons training while MMA focuses on unarmed ring fight Again, it’s important to understand that we can’t comment whichone is better, without knowing the situation we’re trying to evaluate them in. For a person being attacked by armed men Krav Maga might serve better, while in ring sports and one to one unarmed combat, MMA might win. Michigan Krav Maga Classes Near Me.  Serving the Michigan cities: ||||||| Since 1994 48150, 48151,48152,48153,48154,48188,48187,48185,48186,48167,48168,48136, 48135,48125,48127,48170,48141,48374,48375,48376,48377