I have just read about two different types of standing grappling - chin na (kung fu) and Dumog(filipino). Both appear to be brutal - and very destructive in their application. How would you describe the Tai Jutsu methods? IS it as nasty or is it more refined and controlled?
Can't rightly say until I have had a chance to check into the other two methods, although, I can say Taijutsu methods can be both nasty and refined. Depends on why you are using them. Controlling a drunk or taking out someone intent on killing you. I'll get back to you tonight or tomorrow.
Dumog is not standing grappling per se....it includes both floor and standing stuff. I think with little exception you'll find grappling is grappling no matter what style it's learned from and the differences in techniques are minimal.
I suppose the way we do a lot of our training it could be considered as "standing grappling". To place some one in a joint control type of grip in a standing position for purposes of controling that individual we classify the hold as being either a "control technique" or a "come along". the difference being is that a "come along" is designed for the purpose of taking somebody in a controlled manner from point "a" to point "b". A "control technique" is not as good for mobility, but evokes joint control or bone breaking holds, strikes and chokes. We stress being able to apply a variety of holds to the wrist, fingers, elbow, etc. from either standing or on the ground. Having said that I am not a propponent for fighting on the ground if I can help it. These techniues are from the USA GOJU FEDERATION, and were devised with a body guard mind set and/or an arresting mindset. The techniques we practice are not utilized in sport fighting ,because the reality of the hold requires bones to break usually.
I see, so once you learn the techniques (and by grappling i did mean the control and come along moves) you can make them as harsh or light as the situation requires. Excellent ,thanks for that guys.
