Bri: Good point about an untrained person striking just as bad as they grapple. Yet, I think that if a person tried to figure out how to hit, and how to grapple on their own; I think their strikes would have more effect?
I've seen untrained people try to grapple, and to say the least it is humorous. But when they hit...they can still hurt you with the hit. Whereas, I don't think I've ever seen anyone hurt someone with grappling who wasn't trained.
I guess I'm trying to say that an untrained person will do slightly more damage imitating hitting than imitating grappling. I'm still unsure on that hypothesis though. Haven't tested it.
Poopster:
Yup the armbar is definitely a good one. Are there any locks you've learned that you don't think would tear or break something, and just cause pain.
Ryu:
When should you pound instead of fight for position and try to break?
Thanks guys, keep 'em coming.
