I am 145 right now and a white belt. Last week I tapped out another white belt who was 215, so to say that you need a black belt or some bogus excuse is stupid. I tap out 170 lb guys all day long. I just tapped another, very strong, very good athlete of the same skill level who was 195 lbs. Weight does not mean as much as people think. If you are severely outweighed it will make a difference, no doubt. I didnt mention a death touch. Just shut up, you guys obviously go to schools where they teach armbars on day one, and there is no real progression of technique. I have dominated guys 20-40 lbs heavier than me every single week, if not day I train. As a white belt. If you are not only small but weak for your size than yeah youll have some problems. Lift some weights, do some plyos. GEt your little lightweight body in decent condition. I have and I face bigger guys 95% of every match I have. They have weight divisions because, duh, what else would they seperate and make brackets based upon, birthday? Belt (experience) and weight, to keep things as even as possible. Dont make excuses when facing bigger guys. Youll never get into an Open Class tourney or tap out someone bigger than you. I faced a 175 lb purple belt and I didnt get tapped, in fact I got side control. Nothing is impossible. Just man up and fight for your life no matter who your facing. It will make you better and that should be your only concern. If you want to make excuses go back to high school and forget to do your homework.
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Here's my overall approach.
If I'am dealing with a stronger attacker in an open area I would focus more on a hit-n-move approach as far as striking using quick jabs and leg kicks while avoiding his strikes by using evasion tactics.
If it's a closed area then that's when I'd go into the clinch to neutralize the attackers striking abilities and work some sort of submission from there.
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Originally posted by KiotoQuinn View PostWeight does not mean as much as people think.
So IMO while you're on your way up through the belts, technique is god, but if you're faced with similarly skilled opponents, then strength & size will become a factor.
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KiotoQuinn:
Remember the old boxing addage. It applies to all physical endeavors, sports, and martial arts.
Yes. One with superior technique can dom someone with inferior technique.
But, Make no mistake. Given the same level of technique, the bigger man will always PUMMEL the little man. And, NO, it is not pathetic to use weight and strength against an opponent. That is just another reality of life that EVERYONE has to deal with.
There is no true victory if someone lays down.
Signed,
Reality
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Originally posted by KiotoQuinn View PostI am 145 right now and a white belt. Last week I tapped out another white belt who was 215, so to say that you need a black belt or some bogus excuse is stupid. I tap out 170 lb guys all day long. I just tapped another, very strong, very good athlete of the same skill level who was 195 lbs. Weight does not mean as much as people think. If you are severely outweighed it will make a difference, no doubt. I didnt mention a death touch. Just shut up, you guys obviously go to schools where they teach armbars on day one, and there is no real progression of technique. I have dominated guys 20-40 lbs heavier than me every single week, if not day I train. As a white belt. If you are not only small but weak for your size than yeah youll have some problems. Lift some weights, do some plyos. GEt your little lightweight body in decent condition. I have and I face bigger guys 95% of every match I have. They have weight divisions because, duh, what else would they seperate and make brackets based upon, birthday? Belt (experience) and weight, to keep things as even as possible. Dont make excuses when facing bigger guys. Youll never get into an Open Class tourney or tap out someone bigger than you. I faced a 175 lb purple belt and I didnt get tapped, in fact I got side control. Nothing is impossible. Just man up and fight for your life no matter who your facing. It will make you better and that should be your only concern. If you want to make excuses go back to high school and forget to do your homework.
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I agree, but David had a weapon...which is why they're considered equalizers. But in the context of hand to hand, size plays a HUGE role. In sporting events where your options are limited, it's even more important. I didn't see any LW scrappers try out for Pride's OWGP.
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"Weight, Size, Strength... They only matter in equally skilled opponents."
-Grandmaster Mike Geddie
I believe that technique, can and will when PROPERLY applied overcome Weight, Size, or Strength difference. However, it is not a constant... If you get mounted by someone with solid foundational skill and 60 pounds on you (145 vs. 215 as earlier suggested) you will be HARD pressed to bridge and escape...
Speed, explosiveness, endurance, LOTS o flexibility all play a huge factor when I overcome larger, stronger opponents (not uncommon I am a small guy too). Usually I play to my advantages and wear my opponents out... especially when the guy has a large strength advantage, but if the guy is just bigger not more skilled I will usually just stay busy and on the attack and not let him use his weight to any advantage... "Busy Hips, Busy Hips..."
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