Many times, especially when the subject of that 'evil' word cross training comes up, some will say that there is no need to because everything is already contained in your base art, you just need to look for it. Kind of like the hidden applications of kata...they're there, but you need to be able to work and find them.
So, what does everyone think about this? This question is open to all arts. Do you need to cross train because something in your art is lacking, or is it really in there, somewhere, mixed in with everything else, but you need to take the time to extract it? Do you need to take up Judo, BJJ, or Sambo to get better on the ground, or are 'grappling' aspects already in your art?
Now, I've heard countless times that there are grappling moves in Kenpo, which is my base art. After talking with some other Kenpo people and experimenting, I've come to see that yes, there are in fact some grappling moves in Kenpo. However, I felt that for myself, I wanted to further expand, so I took up BJJ. While I don't want to roll on the ground for 20min looking for a submission, the art does provide you with a bit more, seeing that it what it specializes in..the ground.
So..back to the original question: Do you feel that everything is already in your art or do you have to look elsewhere to fill in the holes? Of course, I've been told that the holes are not necessarily in the art, but in the individual, for what its worth.
So, what does everyone think about this? This question is open to all arts. Do you need to cross train because something in your art is lacking, or is it really in there, somewhere, mixed in with everything else, but you need to take the time to extract it? Do you need to take up Judo, BJJ, or Sambo to get better on the ground, or are 'grappling' aspects already in your art?
Now, I've heard countless times that there are grappling moves in Kenpo, which is my base art. After talking with some other Kenpo people and experimenting, I've come to see that yes, there are in fact some grappling moves in Kenpo. However, I felt that for myself, I wanted to further expand, so I took up BJJ. While I don't want to roll on the ground for 20min looking for a submission, the art does provide you with a bit more, seeing that it what it specializes in..the ground.
So..back to the original question: Do you feel that everything is already in your art or do you have to look elsewhere to fill in the holes? Of course, I've been told that the holes are not necessarily in the art, but in the individual, for what its worth.