Top-tier footwork, distance control, and evasion.
Trust me, a sufficiently formidable MMA fighter definitely starts by learning boxing.
Then they move on to Muay Thai, wrestling, and BJJ, thoroughly mastering all techniques for striking and defense, both standing and on the ground, equipping them to face any unarmed situation.
At that point, a dozen or so petty thugs will seem like nothing more than a plate of fish and chips—annoying, sure, but if you grit your teeth, you can eventually handle them.
I don't suggest you continue to learn weapon-based combat.
The laws in your country don't support you fighting with weapons, and in Western countries, a gun is more effective.
Boy, what do you think?"
"Very good."
Han Lie nodded and gave a thumbs up. "Extremely good!"
Michelle was an excellent communicator as a coach. She avoided all the points Han Lie wasn't interested in, and every sentence she spoke was useful, successfully piquing his interest.
He was sold.
