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I really enjoyed BJJ for the short time I tried it. The problem is I could easily see overpaying for it, with poor teachers, in the current MMA context. My othe
by robg 17y ago
I really enjoyed BJJ for the short time I tried it. The problem is I could easily see overpaying for it, with poor teachers, in the current MMA context. My other concern is that it's more grappling than contact, which seems less practical. I had a strong background in wrestling (4 years)
and Karate (5 years) by that point. I really liked it, but I'm not sure it's right for a beginner.
- wyclif 17y agoMy other concern is that it's more grappling than contact Grappling isn't contact?
- robg 17y agoPoor choice of words. At that distance, you don't know what happens, and how to respond, when your bell gets rung.
- scott_s 17y agoThen also do MMA ground-and-pound drills if that concerns you. I find my BJJ base (purple belt) helps immensely when I have someone in my guard trying to punch me in the face.
- robg 17y agoIn practical circumstances, I don't know why I'd willingly go to the ground, especially against someone bigger (and usually that's what bullies are). And I say that as a former wrestler.
- scott_s 17y agoSometimes you don't have a choice.
- starkfist 17y agoAll martial artists know from extensive research on internet forums, that 99% of street fights go to the ground.
- jeromec 17y agoVery true. Martial arts have different beneficial aspects, but if your only concern is winning street fights, from my understanding all you really have to do is become an accomplished boxer and wrestler.
- ryanelkins 17y agoBy "contact" he means strikes such as punches, kicks, etc.