I started training Filipino Martial Arts in '95. One of the best lessons learned was understanding one sentence: Adopt what is useful -Dan InosantobrSo I was taught punching by a boxer, grappling and wrestling by a wrestler and so on. When I evaluate a technique, I always think how it works when the 300 pounds 'gorilla' rushes towards me eyes rolling and ready rip my head off. Luckily never happened...
brbrTo beat a real experienced street fighter you need to be highly skilled to counter that downright nasty attitude. It is really hard to come up any elaborate takedowns when the opponent is biting your nose, ripping your ears and driving knee to your mid-section. When it comes down to survival you dont think.brbrComparing the techniques of a martial artist and a wrestler is somewhat pointless. Applying different technics is depended fighters abilities, my point being, where a master can defeat stronger or more agile opponent, the apprentice will fail.brbrUh...oh getting lost.. dont wanna make an essay
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