how practical is grappling for women? it would seem as if the larger opponent would have an advantage...??
Originally posted by Nightingale
how practical is grappling for women? it would seem as if the larger opponent would have an advantage...??
Originally posted by MJS
That seems to be the big thing that everybody says--Is the bigger person gonna have the advantage? If you look at Helio Gracie, who was a small man, he modified his tech. to work for him. Alot of times when I'm grappling with someone, they always try to out muscle me. I just had this happen to me the other day. The harder the other person works, the quicker he's going to wear down. Staying relaxed, controlling your breathing, and having good tech. is the key to winning against a larger person.
Now, if the larger person has those same qualities--- Well, BJJ is like a chess game. You need to think 4 moves ahead if you want to win.
As for if its good for a woman to learn? Yes! Most of the time, the attacker is going to be trying to take her to the ground, and having the skills to defend herself, get back to her feet and run and very important. Keep in mind, in the street, there are no rules, so an eye gouge, rake to the face, fish hook, biting, spitting, hitting the groin, etc. are all legal.
Mike
Originally posted by MJS
As for if its good for a woman to learn? Yes! Most of the time, the attacker is going to be trying to take her to the ground, and having the skills to defend herself, get back to her feet and run and very important.
Originally posted by Nightingale
does a larger person have an advantage?
Originally posted by lvwhitebir
Also, since most of the time women are attacked by people they know, they are likely to already be in a "ground" situation, such as sitting on a couch or reclining on the floor. That means it's grappling right out the gate.
WhiteBirch
Originally posted by Nightingale
does a larger person have an advantage?
Originally posted by FUZZYJ692000
It all depends on the training and skills of both people.
Originally posted by Elfan
I disagree. The outcome of a confrontation will depend on the attitude, logic, basics, and fitness of the participants. Technical skill and training are only two of those categories.
Can skill make up for a physical disadvantage? Defiantly. But it doesn't make the disadvantage go away.
Originally posted by Nightingale
does a larger person have an advantage?
Originally posted by FUZZYJ692000
I just find it hard to accept that just cause a person is bigger than I am that I'm at that big of an disadvantage.
Originally posted by JDenz
Ya it does suck but that is the way life is. Being big and being strong are definitly huge advantages.