It all comes down to what works for u. I've taught to several peeps...some guys are great standup fighter...so all they need is to learn to defend takedowns and get up fast if they are taken down. Small guys like myself can't hit worth ****..and are natural at grappling so we take the bigger guys down and bite...eyegouge or break! It's not easy being the small man...but u try. At least u'll survive.