This comes out of a discussion I was having on the general forum. A lot of people have questioned the validity of some of the so called "anti grappling" taught to WCers and other stand-up, striking focused martial artists. And they are right to do so. Some of the "anti grappling" programs being promoted leave much to be desired.
On the other hand, properly understood, the concept of "anti grappling" as a method to escape and get back into your striking game is totally valid and something every striker should know. In other words, if you can't beat the other guy at his game, learn how to get back into your game. So the difference between grappling and "antigrappling" is basically a matter of your objective rather than methods.
The following clip illustrates the difference between very basic self-defense grappling and "anti-grappling" as taught to beginners. If you pay attention to the finishing strategies Stephan outlines from around 3:00 to 3:20 where he explains that instead of the grappler's solution of going to the armbar, you may prefer to disengage and run, or stay on top and finish with punches. These are more practical solutions for a person whose primary experience is in a striking art. In otherwords, "anti-grappling".
On the other hand, properly understood, the concept of "anti grappling" as a method to escape and get back into your striking game is totally valid and something every striker should know. In other words, if you can't beat the other guy at his game, learn how to get back into your game. So the difference between grappling and "antigrappling" is basically a matter of your objective rather than methods.
The following clip illustrates the difference between very basic self-defense grappling and "anti-grappling" as taught to beginners. If you pay attention to the finishing strategies Stephan outlines from around 3:00 to 3:20 where he explains that instead of the grappler's solution of going to the armbar, you may prefer to disengage and run, or stay on top and finish with punches. These are more practical solutions for a person whose primary experience is in a striking art. In otherwords, "anti-grappling".
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