Originally Posted by
MightyB
depends... how many techniques does it take to call it a style? I did mantis for a lot of years before I had to move and then I did Judo. What I learned in Judo is that everyone only has a set number of preferred techniques that they'll fall back on (this is also true for BJJ). So, even though there might be 100 techniques, you only need to be good at a couple for the different situations that you'll encounter. Figure out which ones you want in your arsenal and then train them spontaneously in situations that are as close to where you'd like to use them.
Indeed. My judo coaches have said out of all of the throws, pick the 8 you are most comfortable with using - one throw for each direction - and train them repeatedly. you should be able to use those throws instinctively, either singularly or in a combination. These are your bread and butter throws. Out of over 100 throw that I have been taught, 90% of the time, it is one of the 8 I chose. Same with bjj.
someone said it seems less likely this would be done with striking drills, but tyson may be a good example. As short as he was, he knew how to get inside of a man of any height so that he could use his bread and butter - hooks and upper cuts. julio caesar chavez became known for his liver punch. cung le has his scissor kick, etc.
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