Originally Posted by
AdrianK
The immobility of being attached to another person, and the lack of striking. Many grappling styles have their own fair share of problems too.
Someone who knows grappling, has the advantage on the ground. Whether they want to gouge out your eyes, rip your ears off, or play as nasty as you can. They have the advantage on the ground. The ground is a range or you can look at it like a game. Those that play the game, have a major advantage when playing that game. Those that don't, suffer a significant disadvantage. Likewise, If they don't know how to strike, or take a strike, they have a disadvantage on their feet, and in striking.