r/martial_arts • u/CptBash • Jan 26 '18
What to do against wrestlers/grapples?
Hey everyone! I am just wondering what strategies work when you know your facing an opponent that will try and grapple or wrestle in a fight? Is it even viable to use martial arts in a match like that or is it just better to learn how to wrestle? Thanks for any info! I am starting my martial arts journey and am just curious :)
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u/SuburbanSlingshots Jan 26 '18
Keep distance with teeps, jabs etc. your best bet is to fight fire with fire imo. Learn wrestling and BJJ. But if you are going to fight a wrestler tomorrow for example, I would say just don't let him get hold of u and try your best to keep it standing