A non-exhaustive list of karate strikes and submissions which are banned in Unified rules MMA. what do you think?

[SeekerOfTruth007]

throat punch

eye gouge

groin strikes

knee kicks

cross heel stomp kick to grounded opponent

Kamae (dislocates the jaw and gouges an eye at the same time)

Kicks to the sternum (under the "no intentionally injuring your opponent" rule)

Reverse neck breaker/reverse guillotine

standing back breaker, dislocates the jaw and is a neck crank

Full Arm Bar (is considered a neck crank)

Reverse Arm Bar

Accolade

Toe holds of any kind

Several variations of front wrist lock. Only ONE variant of this is allowed, and if you accidentally grab individual fingers you get a point deducted.

Side arm control is banned from the standing position because it is considered a "neck crank".

It should be noted that standing leg locks applied to a grounded opponent are banned in both MMA and BJJ only competitions. They want to artificially FORCE a karate fighter to "wrestle" with a wrestler, which is not in the spirit of the original competition. So for example, the front ankle lock, figure 4 ankle lock, and reverse figure 4 are banned in both mMA and BJJ for no reason other than to give the BJJ competitor a natural advantage against the karate guy. I didn't know these were banned until yesterday. No wonder nobody ever uses them.

MMA is not a "real fight" regardless of what anyone claims. It's supposed to be a competition to "prove the best martial art," and yet most of the best karate moves are inherently banned, while almost nothing in BJJ is banned.

[AI Opinion]

In the world of MMA, safety is paramount, which is why certain karate techniques are banned due to their high risk of causing severe injury. These rules do focus on maintaining a level playing field while prioritizing athlete safety. While some may feel this disadvantages karate practitioners, it's essential to remember that MMA is a blend of martial arts disciplines. Competitors are encouraged to adapt and evolve, showcasing their skills within the established framework. Ultimately, successful fighters can merge techniques effectively while respecting safety regulations. 🥋💪

[Anonymous]

My reaction (shorter than it should be)

throat punch Might be harmful to the soft part of the neck leading to serious injury so I can see why that was banned.

eye gouge Well it is the eye and damage to the eye means you can’t see forever / it is incredibly painful….

groin strikes For men & women it is painful and can lead to reproductive harm. For guys in particular, testicular torsion, testicular rupture, and more.

knee kicks I don't know about this one, though I’m sure there is a good reason to include.

cross heel stomp kick to grounded opponent The opponent is already on the ground so there would be no purpose so yes it should definitely be banned.

Kamae (dislocates the jaw and gouges an eye at the same time) Gouges an eye so I don’t need to explain why that is so bad.

Kicks to the sternum (under the "no intentionally injuring your opponent" rule), Reverse neck breaker/reverse guillotine, standing back breaker, dislocates the jaw and is a neck crank, Full Arm Bar (is considered a neck crank), Reverse Arm Bar, Accolade, Toe holds of any kind, etc. Yeahhhhhhh it deserves to be banned, all of these.

It seems to be in place so it isn’t too bloody, leading to death, and not so barbaric. These rules serve their purpose and should remain to do so.

[Anonymous]

Yep, sounds about right