If you're interested in self defense then how do you train techniques that are too deadly to spar realistically, like eye gouges and groin punches, and combine that with the safer sportive techniques that you can learn to apply to against resistance and get really good at? This rant should give you some answers to this perpetual dilemma.
Check out my two sites:
https://www.grapplearts.com and
https://www.selfdefensetutorials.com
And if you're a grappler (or interested in grappling) then make sure to download my free app with more than 457 minutes of free video instruction for iOS and android at https://www.grapplearts.com/masterapp
Thanks!
Stephan
The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting