I actually just passed my level II krav test on saturday, that shit was LONG.
Krav is useful self defense, definitely…
Never did muy thai - all my senseis (who train in like, everything) thought I did muy thai before because I pound people with my kicks.
I do however, also do MMA stand fighting and grappling (Bjj) and I find that BJJ is the best workout (we do like, 30 minutes of grappling per class, I am shot by the end of like, 2-3 five minute rounds).
MMA stand fighting has sparring, you needs pads and shit.
I dunno - I like krav, I get my sparring itch out with BJJ… I like to punish my poor partner through the tombstone pads and body shields…
And now, there is light sparring in Level II, with all the right gear - you’re not supposed to go 100% lol, but I’ve seen people get knocked out …