# Is BJJ effective for street fights?

BJJ handles one-on-one ground fighting extremely well. Most real fights involve grappling and end up on the ground. However, street fights have variables BJJ does not address: weapons, multiple attackers, concrete surfaces, and sucker punches. BJJ gives you a significant advantage but is not a compl...

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