Kreisi Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 Grappling offers alot of benefits in a street confrontation - maybe more than many people realize. totally agree!!!! What hurts you but doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineapple Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 Which do I prefer? Grappling or striking in a street fight? I prefer to be a grappler if I'm fighting a good striker. I prefer to be a striker if I'm fighting a good grappler. Forget which is better and train in both! What works works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenStar Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 we know that ideally you should train both. But, the initial topic was if you HAD to pick one or the other, which would it be and why... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyS Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Good post Hudson. Those nancy-boy wrestlers like Coleman, Kerr etc are just lucky they've never come up against a decent striker because there's no way they could take anyone down since tackles are too slow. Also, those Judo guys must have poor base to get thrown or swept like they do. BJJ - Black Belt under John Will (Machado)Shootfighting - 3rd Degree Black BeltTKD - Black Belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbi Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Good post Hudson. Those nancy-boy wrestlers like Coleman, Kerr etc are just lucky they've never come up against a decent striker because there's no way they could take anyone down since tackles are too slow. Also, those Judo guys must have poor base to get thrown or swept like they do. In the fight between Olympians, TKD'ers would clearly defeat both wrestlers and Judokas alike- who can "tackle" them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_UKWC Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Since we're talking hypothetically if I had to be very good at one it would be striking. Would rather end a real fight standing than on the floor. "...or maybe you are carrying a large vicious dog in your pocket." -Scottnshelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenStar Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 there's that assumption again... grappling does not imply "grappling on the ground" I can throw him on his head and knock him out. Or, just restrain. depends on the situation. Grappling does not have to be on the ground though. Also, and here's the big plus - what happens if you DO go down? the grappler is better apt to either 1. finish it on the ground, or 2. get back to his feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieDaChin Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 true true, plus, its not like someone purely trained in grappling doesnt know how to mount someone then pound on them. it is, afterall, pretty easy to figure out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieDaChin Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 true true, plus, its not like someone purely trained in grappling doesnt know how to mount someone then pound on them. it is, afterall, pretty easy to figure out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumbi Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 true true, plus, its not like someone purely trained in grappling doesnt know how to mount someone then pound on them. it is, afterall, pretty easy to figure out. I thought it was quite clear that BJJ'ers are NOT allowed to strike when in a fight? It would also be difficult since all we're allowed to do is pull guard and stall for 30 minutes on end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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