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Originally Posted by Mr. Miyagi
Or those traditional standup guys who think that just because they get their black belt that they could take a pro boxer in a fight, stupid because they can't.
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The bottom line is technique vs. technique, grappling wins over striking. UFC and Pride prove that it's more effective. A good grappler with some striking skill is better than a good striker with little grappling.
BJJ gets too much credit. I enjoy training in it but I think Wrestling is under-rated. Renzo Gracie (Brazil, BJJ) against Dan Henderson (USA, Wresler) in Pride 13. Renzo couldn't take Dan down after 3 attempts. Dan took him down, locked him, and knocked him out cold in 1:22 of round one. The fight immediately before that was Allan Goes (Brazil, BJJ) against Mark Coleman (USA, Wreslter/Boxer) and Allen Goes lost so bad he thought the fight was still going after he was knocked out and woke up.
Anyway, my only point is grappling is the skill that people need to focus on as a base, not just BJJ. I think BJJ, Wreslting, or Judo provide a great starting ground then you add Muay Thai or Boxing and you're well prepared.