Is BJJ enough for the streets?

[kuntaobjj]

Bushido: I agree. Gloves do hinder a strikers ability to stop the takedown and the level of skill, of the participants, is the deciding factor in the outcome of the fight.
My point is that its difficult to stop the takedown & you should be a capable fighter on the ground incase you go down. I also contend BJJ is an effective method of ground fighting. Finally, if it is hard for pro fighters to stop the fight from hitting the ground, what are the chances of the average bully, drunk etc.. ? For these reasons i say BJJ is an effective form of "street defense".

[Hookah Smokin Caterpillar]

Somethings I've learned since I started BJJ.

I'm 19 years old and I've never been in a fight, although I'm quite confident I'd win if I was to get in one. HOWEVER, there's a difference between my confidence in my fighting, and the average BJJ guy's confidence. Most guys that train in BJJ are EXTREMLY overconfident. You know those stories where the Tae Kwon Do guy brags on another message board how he beat a Renzo Gracie brown belt by kicking him in the nuts when he tried to shoot, bla bla bla. I'm sure things like this happen (although I'm also sure that the guys on the Internet that post it are lying) because of how cocky BJJ guys are. Just look at some of the best like Allan Goes and Renzo Gracie. I think that fights will usually be won by the grappler 9 out of 10 times against a TRAINED opponent if he's not a cocky bastard.

Just my 2 cents

[Ryu (non-working password]

Water Dragon are you serious?? They do? Come to think of it, my friend from Hong Kong is kind of shy of groundwork too possibly for the same reason...HAHAHAH!! NOW I'M GONNA ENJOY IT EVEN MORE! LOL!

ahem....sorry... (it's late)

Actually, I am writing a small script (another one) that is geared towards say a half hour anime and is very much pushed by JKD philosophy, and lots of grappling, etc.

When I'm done I'll let you read it (on here) ....(once it's copyrighted like my other haha)

Bushido,
Thanks! I definately like your choice of screen names too.

Ryu

[Oldskulbus]

Hey

Hey Ryu drop me an email sometime. I want to talk to you about anime. I'd send you one but your profile doesn't have it.

[Ryu (non-working password]

Hi Oldskulbus,
can you send me a private message?

If you'd rather talk by email let me know.

Ryu

[DanInNeckaha]

street fights

Do you really want to roll around in a parking lot or on the floor of a crowded bar? It is good to have the ground fighting ability but if you can end it standing with a nice combo I think you are better off.

[Ryu (non-working password]

Unfortunately I have rolled in a parking lot...

It's not really all that bad. You're more worried about the fight rather than gravel in your back..

(not that I was ever on my back, but my opponent was maybe he was thinking about it? )

Ryu

[Bushido]

Just look at the fight of Saku vs Royce: that is an exemple on how a striker prevent going to the ground! Royce is one of the best grappler in the world, and he had a hard time with Saku's strikes! This in an exception, unfortunately! I thing Saku in well balanced between strikes and grappling. I'm not saying it always work (lol), but sometimes it can...

[Water Dragon]

Ryu, there is a Chinese ground art called Ti Tang. I've never seen it and have no idea how jujutsu-ish it might be. But, it's nickname is Dog Boxing. Being called a dog is a huge insult to the Chinese. Have fun

[Ryu (non-working password]

Ti Tang?

Can you give me any links? I'll try to find some info.
I really enjoy researching MA that is not well known.

Take care,
Ryu

[Water Dragon]

Sorry, Never seen it. Never seen any links. It may be a dead art or one that hasn't made it here yet. My understanding is that it comes from the Northern lineages, possibly Shaolin.

[Ronin]

Damn, Ryu!

You've got some good arm development for a guy who just does push-ups!