If you train BJJ strictly for BJJ sport competition, I can understand not training any takedowns.
If you want BJJ to be at all relevant for self-defense or MMA, takedowns and takedown defense are crucial. This isn't to bash guard-pullers, but I just think BJJ should have some relevance to actual fighting. I love cross-training in wrestling, judo, whatever is available. What do you think?
If you want BJJ to be at all relevant for self-defense or MMA, takedowns and takedown defense are crucial. This isn't to bash guard-pullers, but I just think BJJ should have some relevance to actual fighting. I love cross-training in wrestling, judo, whatever is available. What do you think?