No that is not what I mean at all. I apologize for the confusion I should have stated it more clearly. What I meant was I have seen way to many guys who let their egos get in the way of common sense on both sides. I have been at schools where we were all rolling with each other and have seen some advanced guys (purple, brown and black belts) going with guys that they thought were less skilled than them and have seen the advanced guys get caught in a heel hook or knee bar or reverse achilles and refuse to tap. I have seen guys that have had their achilles torn, ankles popped and elbows and shoulders seriously injured all because they refused to tap to guys who were suppose to be less skilled than them. I guess my point was that alot of grapplers have really big egos(I know alot ofboxers and kick boxers do to) and their egos make it hard for the mto tap some times. I will say it now...anyone gets me in a lock and I will fight it and try to counter it and get out of it but if I can not get out of it in a relative short amount of time then I am quick to tap. If you get me in a heel hook I will tap in a hurry. There is no reason to risk the injury when you are rolling for free. Now if I was fighting in the ring for a big payday or on the street to save my life then I would fight it longer. I hope that clarifies what I meant. In all honesty I could care less who is better on the mat. I am mainly concerned with making myself better and making those I train with better.
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Tim McFatridge
Integrated Submission Grappling
JKD Kali Association -
www.jkdkali.com
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