Yeah we only use BJJ for competitive purposes. When we study self defence we are taught direct attacks to pressure points incase you are attacked by multiple assailants to disable them as quickly as possible.

In tonight's black belt club my sensei and I sparred using MMA gloves instead the normal 10oz boxing gloves. These MMA gloves dont absorb anything. I took a shot to the ribs and he dropped me like 3rd period French. Great to toughen you up though.

By the way Gok, you have an open invite to our academy anytime you travel down the coast... Just be prepared for lots of kicks to the upper inner thigh