[JavaBrewer]

Agreed BJJ and grappling/MMA are the real deal. No points for style - just blood, submissions, and knock outs. My son has competed in several Martial Arts tournaments and except for continuous/point sparing I share the sentiment with Todd. We just can't get into the forms stuff - too subjective and you will find lots of favoritism for particular dojos. Really useless are folks all kitted up in the silk pajamas acting out nightmares - LOL. YMMV.