9 Forbidden Special Forces Takedowns That Cause Instant Blackouts (Banned in MMA!)

Why would a combat sport allow knockouts, chokes, and elbows—yet ban entire categories of takedowns? In April 2001, the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts established the foundation for modern MMA competition. Hidden within those rules is a list of techniques deemed too dangerous for sanctioned competition. Some were banned because of catastrophic injury risks. Others disappeared from sport but survived inside military and law-enforcement combatives programs. In this video, we explore nine controversial takedowns and grappling methods that have been restricted, modified, or prohibited across MMA, judo, wrestling, and other combat sports. Featured topics include: • The Spike (Piledriver) • Combat Suplex Variations • Kani Basami (Flying Scissor) • Kawazu Gake • Daki Age • Leg-Grab Throws • Rear Takedown Variations • The Full Nelson • The Origins of Combat Sambo You'll also learn about legendary figures whose influence shaped modern combat systems, including Aleksandr Karelin, Vasili Oshchepkov, and Viktor Spiridonov. This video examines the history of combat sports, military combatives, rule development, injury prevention, and the evolution of grappling systems. It is intended for educational and historical discussion. If you enjoy deep dives into forgotten military training methods, combat history, martial arts evolution, and the stories behind banned techniques, subscribe and turn on notifications. #MMA #CombatSambo #MartialArts #Grappling #CombatHistory #MilitaryHistory #Judo #Wrestling #SpecialForces #Spetsnaz #SelfDefense #HistoryExplained