If I had more grappling training I would have wasted the losers who tried to assault me. One guy even pulled a linoleum knife on me!!

Needless to say I wound up victorious as I was not hurt (and very lucky) as street situations are very unpredictable and violent.

Yes the gym does not prepare you for the street but you must use a little common sense and while grappling with a seasoned grappler should at least give you the strength to fend off most street thug losers that are unarmed.

The other issue is that you do not want to go to jail for hurting some scumbag also and its up to the Police’s discretion and how you present your story ( they don’t teach this in the gym also)..

The street is also like a territorial and posturing game..often no violence is required just posturing and standing your ground.

Bar fights are for losers and that’s one reason why I don’t like going to bars.

One thing I would also like to stress is that street fighting you only need 3 or so techniques not the myriad of techniques taught in clubs. Having been in fights, I don’t envy people whom are in them..there is no one to stop it unless the police come, and one could wind up very bloody and face permanent injury or even death as the result of a street fight.

What you get from the gym is great cardio and a strong will that can help you in the street if your adversary is reasonably fit and most likely very stupid for fighting in the first place…they eventual will give out quickly with pot and cigarette soaked lungs.

I don’t fully agree with your comments…the best fighters I have seen did not come fighting from the streets…most street fighters are cowards and have no sense of honor and respect and also lack intellect and formal education.

My advice to all is stay off the street get an education and train hard and if and when you need it your training will protect you…

In my humble opinion Muay Thai, Karate, and Jiu Jitsu are the most effective on the street. I have only had to ever use grappling and never really had to plow someone with my fist as much as I may have liked to at times. My JiuJitsu training gave me this and I am very thankful and happy that I had it and it kept me safe.