STANDUP (Ano) GRAPPLING

Having a black belt in Jiu Jiutsu is not the “be-all-and-end-all” of fight supremacy. A stand-up classical black belt, with boxing and ground-fighting upgrades has higher practical benefits concerning real combat. Particularly against multiple opponents, a small fight area and on hard ground surfaces.

Knee and elbow guards can change the conditions but as stated previously, that’s not a practical and always-available way to get around anticipating the possibility of a fight.

Ano (stand-up) Pankration skills should be learnt before Kato (ground).

A book excerpt from "The Longest Fight" by Jim Taousanis authour