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Absolutely agree. I would also add wrestling. Any kid who did wrestling easily had me on the ground screaming before I could get any fancy blocks, punches, or k
by sofal 17y ago
Absolutely agree. I would also add wrestling. Any kid who did wrestling easily had me on the ground screaming before I could get any fancy blocks, punches, or kicks out (it is always a bad idea to try to kick a good wrestler). Basically, any discipline which involves you having to physically overpower another human being will make a difference if you stick with it.
- scott_s 17y agoYou're right, I should have included wrestling. Some of the habits wrestling instills don't work in a fight (like going to your stomach instead of your back), but overall it's an enormous advantage. The speed at which a good wrestler learns BJJ or MMA is startling.
- Locke1689 17y agoHint: if you're doing BJJ and you go against a wrestler (a number of guys here are former wrestlers) start on the ground. You basically will not get the take down. On the other hand, once both of you are on the ground, its a fair fight ;)
- scott_s 17y agoI've rolled with many wrestlers - including Division I wrestlers and those who were competitive at the state level. In my experience, their advantages are mental toughness, grappling strength and a relentless top game.
- Locke1689 17y agoWell, yeah. I wasn't really talking about that level. I'm just an amateur :)
- mleonhard 17y agoAikido