What is Grappling at Point Blank Martial Arts?

​Grappling is a broad term that covers a variety of combat techniques and disciplines where the focus is on controlling or submitting an opponent using joint locks, holds, throws, and other forms of physical control. It includes aspects of Greco Roman Wrestling, Combat Submission Wrestling, CatchasCatchcan, Judo, Sambo, and even BJJ. Grappling techniques aim to control your opponent's body, take them to the ground, and either hold them down or submit them in some way as effectively and efficiently as possible.

 

What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)?

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that focuses primarily on ground fighting. It teaches techniques for controlling and submitting an opponent on the ground using joint locks and chokeholds. While BJJ is very effective at what it does, its primary focus is on situations where the fight is on the ground, especially when one person is on their back. BJJ emphasizes using leverage and technique to overcome an opponent, even one who is physically larger or stronger.

 

Why Grappling is More Efficient and Effective Than BJJ!

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1. Broader Skill Set:

   • Grappling incorporates a wider variety of techniques than BJJ alone. While BJJ focuses heavily on ground fighting, grappling also includes takedowns, throws, clinch control, and defense against various types of attacks including being hit on the ground. In a real-world situation, being able to control or neutralize an opponent standing up before going to the ground can be very important. Grappling gives you the tools to handle a wider range of scenarios compared to the more specific sport ground-fighting focus of BJJ.

2. Versatility in Stand-Up and Ground Situations:

   • Grappling disciplines like wrestling and Judo provide a strong emphasis on stand-up control and takedowns. This is a key area where BJJ might fall short. BJJ practitioners tend to focus more on pulling guard or taking the fight to the ground in certain ways. In contrast, grappling allows for smoother transitions between standing and ground positions. It also teaches you how to defend yourself before you even hit the ground, giving you more control over the outcome of the encounter.

3. Real-World Self-Defense:

   • In a real-world self-defense scenario, fights do not start on the ground. Grappling techniques from wrestling or Judo allow you to neutralize an opponent standing up and take them to the ground if needed. BJJ, by contrast, assumes a certain type of engagement where you are already on the ground or working to get there. Being proficient in both stand-up and ground control can give someone an advantage in unpredictable situations.

4. More Aggressive Approach:

   • Many Grappling arts, such as wrestling, are designed to be more aggressive and focused on control, pinning, or neutralizing the opponent quickly. This can make grappling more effective in competitive or self-defense situations, where being able to take an opponent down or defend against a takedown can be a deciding factor. BJJ often relies more on the opponent making mistakes, which could be less effective if the opponent has a high level of awareness or if they are trying to avoid being caught in submissions.

5. Adaptability to Different Opponents:

   • Because Grappling includes techniques from different styles, it gives you a variety of options for different situations. For instance, if you're facing someone bigger or stronger, the techniques from Judo and wrestling help you use their momentum against them, whereas BJJ is more dependent on certain positions and techniques that might not work as well with an opponent who is resisting in a different way.

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Grappling is more efficient and effective than BJJ because it is a broader discipline that includes stand-up control, takedowns, throws, and a larger variety of ground techniques for submissions and combat fighting, making it more versatile in different situations. While BJJ is incredibly effective in ground fighting, Grappling gives you more tools for self-defense, competition, and a wider range of real-world scenarios. Essentially, Grappling prepares you for more types of fights, whether they're on the ground or standing up, while BJJ focuses primarily on ground fighting and submission.

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