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S2 E105: MMA vs Real Street Fights — Shaolin Master Shifu Kanishka Sharma Explains
Is MMA enough to survive a real street fight?
In this gripping episode, Shaolin Master Shifu Kanishka Sharma — India’s first warrior monk and elite combat trainer — dismantles the myths around sport fighting and shows what it really takes to survive on the street.
Having trained India’s Special Forces, Bollywood icons like Shah Rukh Khan, and commandos across the globe, Shifu shares deep insights into:
🔥 What you'll learn:
• Why MMA rules don’t apply on the street
• Knife combat, pressure points, and survival tactics
• Real training vs showreel martial arts
• The mindset of a true warrior
• What it means to finish a fight in 3 seconds
🎧 This isn’t about belts or trophies — it’s about surviving when there are no rules.
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