I didn't know you were familiar with Western Boxing, Tenchu? I've been considering getting a taste of that, these days.
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Originally Posted by Ronin4hire
It's pretty hard to do and you can't rely on this strategy unless you know exactly from where and when the BJJ fighter is going to shoot and anticipate him.
The reason being is that you wont have time to execute the knee once he's gone for the shoot as a good BJJ fighter will pick his angle and close the distance fast.
Even if you do connect the change in distancing will likely make it inneffectual.
I actually just started BJJ. It's pretty eye opening as I used to think like you and am used to striking arts.
As for the Judo fighters... um.. their specialty is throwing on their feet. Good luck trying to throw one with ease.
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I don't know. Although it would be arrogant to imply shooters can easily be defended with a knee, and I'd agree that it wouldn't necessarily be easy to execute, I doubt the likelihood of receiving an accurate knee, even at low force, as being ineffectual. As far as being ineffectual goes, shooting requires a considerable amount of commitment, meaning, to me, the degree of effectiveness can vary significantly -- in favor of a high potential for damage, reiterating that the knee hits its mark. Eating a knee isn't exactly a cup of tea.
Though, you do have a point about Judo's standing throws.
In any case, it's all about the artists not the art, right, Ronin?