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I've posted this question in hopes that I might get some legitimate feedback from the broad spectrum of BJJ or MMA people on this forum.
I've heard of (not actually seen) tapes that the Gracies use to make back in their Rio days, of them sparring "karate" guys. The Gracies would be pummeling some guy and you would hear someone in the background say, "so-and-so just realized that he has wasted 10years of his life perfecting karate." If anyone knows where I could get a copy of this/these tapes please let me know.
On to my question, why do you think that people who train in stand-up arts, historically, have such a hard time dealing with groundfighters. Is it just due to lack of exposure? Lack of conditioning? Realism, etc...?
I've been in American Kenpo for the last 5 years, our system has actually gone back through and re worked alot of our material to make reponses more realistic. I've also been working out with a Machado Blue belt to at least gain some familiarity with the possibilities.
Please know that I'm not trying to start anything up, I'm just simply asking a question so I can better myself. I know that in my Kenpo Assosciation we have spent a little extra time learning to recognize and deal with someone who tries to shoot in on your legs, but I also know that you guys spend a great deal of time practicing this stuff.
I know, I know, endless rambling... I just wanted to open the subject for discussion. Feel free to approach the situation anyway you like, just keep it somewhat respectful.
I've heard of (not actually seen) tapes that the Gracies use to make back in their Rio days, of them sparring "karate" guys. The Gracies would be pummeling some guy and you would hear someone in the background say, "so-and-so just realized that he has wasted 10years of his life perfecting karate." If anyone knows where I could get a copy of this/these tapes please let me know.
On to my question, why do you think that people who train in stand-up arts, historically, have such a hard time dealing with groundfighters. Is it just due to lack of exposure? Lack of conditioning? Realism, etc...?
I've been in American Kenpo for the last 5 years, our system has actually gone back through and re worked alot of our material to make reponses more realistic. I've also been working out with a Machado Blue belt to at least gain some familiarity with the possibilities.
Please know that I'm not trying to start anything up, I'm just simply asking a question so I can better myself. I know that in my Kenpo Assosciation we have spent a little extra time learning to recognize and deal with someone who tries to shoot in on your legs, but I also know that you guys spend a great deal of time practicing this stuff.
I know, I know, endless rambling... I just wanted to open the subject for discussion. Feel free to approach the situation anyway you like, just keep it somewhat respectful.