True. If you take out the rules, its no longer a matter of which sytem is superior. If I enter a judo competition and win the match with my round kick to the thigh, its not considered a victory to the judo guy, but to me it is.
I stated that HKD is an effective MA in the street.
I also stated that in an MMA event (which has rules), Hapkido would show some basic grappling, but not to enough skill to defeat a high ranking bjj stylist or experienced wrestler.
My intent was not that HKD is ineffective, because it is effective and I know. That's why I made the point of saying that groin strikes, pressure pt manipulation and other techniques are used in HKD ground fighting with finishing moves. Yes, I have also used press. pts, thumb/wrist locks to help reverse a hold and they work.
But in an MA class, I would never grab another classmates groin, fish hook or other street effective moves. I try to be respectfull to my classmates and other stylists that I've trained with. I train to learn more about other MA, how their techniques work and to build friendships; not prove how effective I am over them/their style in challenges.
I've only been challenged once by another stylist and it was about whether a certain okinawan karate style was more effecive than muay thai. I didn't ko the guy, but I think he learned more about muay thai and its techniques. |