Angus Posted September 25, 2001 Share Posted September 25, 2001 I was just wondering what you guys prefer in the grappling/locking arts. I always preferred the standup stuff in BJJ because i saw more of a use for it, but i got taken by surprise by one of my mates one time and before i knew it he had taken me down and we were goin at it on the ground... Every time i tried to stand up he'd have me back down and he eventually made me submit (although i gave him a good wrestle and there were no punches thrown). Honestly i really think that if i'm on the ground that i'd be using what ground techniques i know and i'd be throwing punches and stuff. Just lookin for opinions. Angus Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted September 26, 2001 Share Posted September 26, 2001 (edited) ::edit:: Edited September 29, 2002 by Bon It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Posted September 26, 2001 Author Share Posted September 26, 2001 Yeah, i guess u just have to know some ground techniques and stuff if u seriously wanna survive these days. Angus Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted September 27, 2001 Share Posted September 27, 2001 my opinon i would ratter be standing cause i would do better tricks and moves then sitting down!! when you do your best it`s going to show. "If you watch the pros, You will learn something new" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Posted September 28, 2001 Author Share Posted September 28, 2001 Ahh yes, everyone would rather remain standing, but it's very hard to keep a good grappler from taking u down. Plus they (well at least i did) learn to counter things such as kicks and punches with locks and throws. Angus Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prodigy-Child Posted September 29, 2001 Share Posted September 29, 2001 i have an equal respect and love for stand up and ground.......but in a street fight id really like to keep on my feet because im only 5'8 and 135lbs and i get crushed alot but i can still take care of myself on the ground You can boo me if you want, You know I'm right!-Chris Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted October 14, 2001 Share Posted October 14, 2001 well now it doesn`t really matter i can attack both down and stand up but i am better to be attacking then standing up and countering on them when i am sitting!! when you do your best it`s going to show. "If you watch the pros, You will learn something new" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karateka_latino Posted October 15, 2001 Share Posted October 15, 2001 Hi, i think is better to be skill full with both. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortal Posted October 16, 2001 Share Posted October 16, 2001 I think It would be a good idea to be skillful in both. I generally use the sit-down grappling position for training and learning techniques, or if it's just a friendly roll and there's no use for working yourself out too hard. However, for more training purposes and learning sessions, as well as serious and competitions, even with your fellow students, standing is the only way to go, and really is the only closest thing that one will get until a real-life situation comes along. -Sean KilleenWebmaster, Web Designer/Developer, Content EngineerInterFall Design -- http://www.InterFall.com"Where the Internet Flows" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted October 20, 2001 Share Posted October 20, 2001 ya skillfull is the key you must be then you do really well in one!!! when you do your best it`s going to show. "If you watch the pros, You will learn something new" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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