grappling

[painstain]

sometimes we do randori practice with punches and sometimes we do not (depending on who is attending). i tend to do better when no punching is allowed. i don't really know why but i think its because i am thinking more technical when i'm not looking for a good strike. anyone else feel this way? anyone feel better doing face punches allowed. the power in our system stays at about 70% wether it be tkd sparring or grappling.

your opinions are appriciated

with respect
painstain

 

[Andrew Green]

Most likely the grappling techniques and strategies you have been taught are designed for grappling, not MMA. I prefer to hit, I like to use strikes to set up transitions, throws, locks, and everything else

 

[MRE]

I agree with Andrew, I also prefer striking. For me, grappling doesn't compute as quickly as striking, so I use strikes as kind of an ummmm before my grappling transitions. It allows me to take a little more time to recognize the grappling options, while softening the opponent up a bit, without getting countered too quickly. I hope through training that I will be a little quicker with grappling techniques.

 

[shesulsa]

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[Kenpojujitsu3]

Most likely the grappling techniques and strategies you have been taught are designed for grappling, not MMA. I prefer to hit, I like to use strikes to set up transitions, throws, locks, and everything else

Bingo.

I find adding strikes easier in general. Strikes set up transitions and other moves that are hard to set up other ways and it also creates room for escapes in a lot of cases...