Ian Dodkins wrote ;-
>Although the blatent advertising seems >interesting
Yes... they are quite good at that, no? ;-)
>I would consider that either of the two >people grappling on the video cover would be >dead
To wit: - don't judge a (book or video) by its cover? I think that tape is meant to be a "how not to grapple" tape. Haven't seen it myself. That abt right Paul?
I'll agree with you that newaza is not good thing to be doing in a multi situation. But -
(1) What if the other guys take it there?
(2) What if you trip?
(3) What if there is no other choice?
My responses -
(1) At least you'll know how to disengage (good luck learning how to escape from mount "on the fly"). Furthermore, with your superior grappling understanding, you should be able to prevent this from happening. Maybe.
(2) At least you have the slimmest of slim chances.
(3) See 2.
I've *sparred* (emphasis) with 2 on 1 newaza. The trick is - be very, very close or very, very mobile. This translates to tight vale tudo closed guard (so that the other guy acts as a body shield) or knee on belly (so you can get up quickly).
Also, this is a good read -
http://stickgrappler.tripod.com/bjj/fbmulti.html