Uncle
Blue Belt
What do you think is the diffence between battlefield versions of certain martial arts and their sporting counterparts? Do you think the sport versions are more effective regardless of environment? Do you think the training of one is more effective? Do you think the sport version limits its techniques in breadth and severity because of the artificial environment? Do you think the gloves/mats play a significant role in which techniques are applicable as it's harder to break one's hand or easier to break one's fall?
Examples
Judo/bjj vs. jujitsu
Muay Thai vs. Muay Boran
Boxing vs. old bareknuckle boxing
greco/American wrestling vs. catch wrestling
Examples
Judo/bjj vs. jujitsu
Muay Thai vs. Muay Boran
Boxing vs. old bareknuckle boxing
greco/American wrestling vs. catch wrestling