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MTKrav911 · 02-04-2008, 02:11 PM

We always train with the aspect that BJJ is fundamentally a self defense art first. Which many BJJ moves are catering too with grabbing collars, etc.

Fundamental BJJ is learned by gi first. You learn position, etc, learn the fundamentals of how to look for that opening and creating space, etc.

Sometimes we'll have an idiot come into our gym saying "I dont want to learn gi BJJ because I'm not going to compete in gi tourneys. I just want MMA training no gi"

Those people don't realize, you have to have a solid base in gi BJJ first, then graduate to MMA fighting without the gi.

At least that's my opinion and the opinion of our gym owners/instructors.

02-04-2008, 02:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
MTKrav911 Ruler of All I Survey Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: East Bay CA Posts: 7,794 Points: 250 Bank: 252,845 Total Points: 253,094 Donate	We always train with the aspect that BJJ is fundamentally a self defense art first. Which many BJJ moves are catering too with grabbing collars, etc. Fundamental BJJ is learned by gi first. You learn position, etc, learn the fundamentals of how to look for that opening and creating space, etc. Sometimes we'll have an idiot come into our gym saying "I dont want to learn gi BJJ because I'm not going to compete in gi tourneys. I just want MMA training no gi" Those people don't realize, you have to have a solid base in gi BJJ first, then graduate to MMA fighting without the gi. At least that's my opinion and the opinion of our gym owners/instructors. __________________ "I may not break your spirit, but I sure as hell can break your back! Last Stop MeatbalL!" - Thunderlips (Rocky III)