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Originally Posted by Anthony
Munki,
Braizllian Jiu Jitsu, enough said. Warchild and I about 4/5 years ago went round and round about BJJ vs other martial arts, he started training in it and now is probably more of BJJ zealot than I am.
Krav Maga probably at one point was worth it, but it's the new Tae Kwon Do. People get certified in it after a weeks class to "teach" it and have never even used it in any capacity originally intended. When you hear, "Our stuff works in the street, not in the cage", you are learning shit.
MMA is the closest to real world application of a fighting style within a rules set. If it doesn't work there, it's most likely not going to work in the real world.
Don't believe the hype of gun disarms, knifes, multiple attackers, etc. It's all bullshit, and will likely get you killed faster than anything else. With those sceanarios there are two things you do.
1. Don't put yourself in that situation
2. Run
Anyways, http://bullshido.com for what works and what doesn't.
The added bonus if you train BJJ is at any major show you will have at least 2 BJJ Blue blets, one Brown and Blackbelt you can train with. There are also a few Purple Belts, but I never see them at shows, (cough, Senator).  |
1) Saying that a combat system that doesn't work with an MMA ruleset won't work in the real world seems to be a cop-out. The mere fact that there are rules undercuts much of any claim of the practicality of those practiced arts in the "streets".
2) I do agree with you in that Krav Maga, with an increased popularity, has attracted many "I took a three-week certification course and am now opening a Krav Maga McDojo" instructors. However, I'm sure that if Munki does a little bit of research into the instructor of his respective academy, he'll be able to determine if said instructor is the "real deal", just as he would with a BJJ instructor.
3) You're not always able to dictate the circumstances you find yourself in. Runnig is always good, but sometimes you can't run. Gi chokes won't help you in those situations.
Honestly, I'm not trying to put down BJJ, but when you say that BJJ's gravity is greater than Krav Maga's because of it's excellent utility in MMA matches, then I have a bone to pick. Krav Maga was developed for, and has been nurtured by combat. Actual, "holy shit this Arab dude is trying to knife me" combat. "I'm going to push my thumbs into this assailant's eyeballs" combat. Now, you and WarChild might be more sport-oriented in your martial training, and if Munki is looking for more sport than anything else, then BJJ would probably be a good choice for him.
But I do agree with your one of your last statements: "don't believe the hype." Munki, you should check out _both_ arts, and both academies. They should allow you to take an introductory class, and you should even ask to sit in on the advanced classes so you can see what's in store for you as you progress in each art. Ultimately, this will be the best way for you to pick one, and who knows... you might even opt to join both!
Respect.