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I've been studying up on the various marital arts and have a question about one in particular.
I've watched numerous videos on BJJ and, at first glance, it looks impressive. The crucifix and rear naked choke can be deadly. And the arm bar can be devastating.
But, as I've watched the videos, I've noticed that even the good practitioners take a few moments to get the opponent into position. In a ring, this simply means more grappling. There are strict rules on what you may, and may not, do it a ring fight. However, in a real fight, what's to stop the opponent from gouging the eyes, striking the throat, or hard kicking the nuts of the BJJ practitioner? Any one of those can put him out of action.
Even if the BJJ guy can stop any of these blows, can he still get the opponent into position while fending off such deadly attacks?
So, my questions is: how well does BJJ work in a real fight?
Thanks for any insight!
I've watched numerous videos on BJJ and, at first glance, it looks impressive. The crucifix and rear naked choke can be deadly. And the arm bar can be devastating.
But, as I've watched the videos, I've noticed that even the good practitioners take a few moments to get the opponent into position. In a ring, this simply means more grappling. There are strict rules on what you may, and may not, do it a ring fight. However, in a real fight, what's to stop the opponent from gouging the eyes, striking the throat, or hard kicking the nuts of the BJJ practitioner? Any one of those can put him out of action.
Even if the BJJ guy can stop any of these blows, can he still get the opponent into position while fending off such deadly attacks?
So, my questions is: how well does BJJ work in a real fight?
Thanks for any insight!