Any self-defense method that requires physical strength, youth, constant lengthy practice, and high levels of aerobic fitness, is inefficient for general use.
The single most salient point in this thread.
To add, despite the trend naysayers, being robustly built, very strong and physically able, and with an aggressive-capable mind, will always place an individual at the top of the general “food chain”.
Real fighting is very far from sport fighting.
The latter’s specificity of skillset and intent can equally work against him in the former.
It’s why being just a big, strong and aggressive SOB will never be bested.
As far as BJJ, it’s a hugely impressive skill, and in its domain, extensively intimidating for those not well versed.
“Go roll with a relative novice and you’ll be humbled.”
Yeah, no shit.
Doesn’t mean squat, though, in the bigger arena of realistic self defence.
A large, powerful and relentlessly aggressive man is a force with which to be reckoned.
Period.
Added: If I were to find myself in a physical confrontation with Gordon Ryan, his sheer physicality would give me more pause and focus than would his BJJ skill.
