the only problem with the legit chinese systems is their weakness to the ground game... if a jujitsu expert latches on, shaolin guy is in trouble. Not because the system is flawed, but because, by design, it focuses on mobility and maintaining distance, because being in striking/grappling range is bad, especially if your foe is stronger. The chinese systems actually do have some pretty effective grappling stuff, but self-preservation being a priority means focusing on avoiding the grapple entirely, and escaping it when you can't avoid it. In the chinese systems, the last thing you want to do is remain connected to your enemy, or allow him to control your body with brute force. If he can't touch you he can't hurt you. Grappling is something you don't want to have to do unless it's necessary. In jujitsu, grappling is the priority, by design. I think both are very valuable, and it's just interesting to see the two contrasting approaches collide.hey I watched on youtube where a shaolin monk and another martial artist fought...(real fight)..
let me tell you, those shaolin monks are the real deal..they are guaranteed bad-ass"s...and they are so fast..omg!..check them out on youtube..they can do crazy shit
the only problem with the legit chinese systems is their weakness to the ground game... if a jujitsu expert latches on, shaolin guy is in trouble. Not because the system is flawed, but because, by design, it focuses on mobility and maintaining distance, because being in striking/grappling range is bad, especially if your foe is stronger. The chinese systems actually do have some pretty effective grappling stuff, but self-preservation being a priority means focusing on avoiding the grapple entirely, and escaping it when you can't avoid it. In the chinese systems, the last thing you want to do is remain connected to your enemy, or allow him to control your body with brute force. If he can't touch you he can't hurt you. Grappling is something you don't want to have to do unless it's necessary. In jujitsu, grappling is the priority, by design. I think both are very valuable, and it's just interesting to see the two contrasting approaches collide.
Didn't mean to be offensive but I'd started this thread with the intent to draw together martial artists not discussing the martial arts we viewed on YouTubeyeah im not nor ever have been a big fan of violence..its stupid and not necessary at all