Originally Posted by
David A. Rowe
A micro example: BJJ is good to learn body mechanics, splaying, etc. But a lot of officers, even, think it's just the bee's knees. Well, I've had to do defensive tactics, including ground fighting with a full duty belt on, and I can tell you that if you go to the ground with that you're done for. Ever tried working from the guard or while in the mount with a big-ass holster on one side and 35 extra pounds around your hips? It's worse on concrete, too. Or asphalt. Or gravel. Or wet grass. Or in a trash pile (and probably more than a few dirty needles in there).