I think one Aspect of BJJ that is not talked about enough is regarding building up an all-round game.
Classical BJJ has been oriented at judo take downs, passing the guard => mount => taking the back
Today one should consider two additional aspects:
1. Leg lock game = still very neglected aspect that due to the IBJJF rules is almost a part of a different sport these days. (IBJJF does not allow heel hooks)
2. Wrestling game = as great as Judo is, i think anyone will agree that some of the throws expose too much and leg focused takedowns are not allowed based on the latest iteration of judo rules
Both are better trained in no-gi/grappling in my opinion but its great to mix it in the gi as well.
I think wrestling & judo are an important aspect given that many schools have little or no takedown training. Im a brown belt at the moment and as I progress, more and more I feel the need to tighten up my takedown game because it would be a shame to start training takedowns when you reach black belt level as it feels like being a black belt with white belt takedowns is just embarassing.
For street self defense the takedown game is critical. The reality is you dont want to be on the bottom in a real fight no matter how good you are on the ground. You never know what situation you will be in and it just makes sense that if you can take the guy down and start from the top position, you can not only win but also stay safe. afterall the guy could be much stronger than you
Classical BJJ has been oriented at judo take downs, passing the guard => mount => taking the back
Today one should consider two additional aspects:
1. Leg lock game = still very neglected aspect that due to the IBJJF rules is almost a part of a different sport these days. (IBJJF does not allow heel hooks)
2. Wrestling game = as great as Judo is, i think anyone will agree that some of the throws expose too much and leg focused takedowns are not allowed based on the latest iteration of judo rules
Both are better trained in no-gi/grappling in my opinion but its great to mix it in the gi as well.
I think wrestling & judo are an important aspect given that many schools have little or no takedown training. Im a brown belt at the moment and as I progress, more and more I feel the need to tighten up my takedown game because it would be a shame to start training takedowns when you reach black belt level as it feels like being a black belt with white belt takedowns is just embarassing.
For street self defense the takedown game is critical. The reality is you dont want to be on the bottom in a real fight no matter how good you are on the ground. You never know what situation you will be in and it just makes sense that if you can take the guy down and start from the top position, you can not only win but also stay safe. afterall the guy could be much stronger than you
