@hammerswinger @anti-climacus Yeah... Grappling always struck me as insurance when it comes to streetfights. You don't ever *want* to take the fight to the ground on pavement, but if it goes there you want to make sure you win.
Styles based on throws and slams are a different ball game though. Greco and Judo are more practical imho for streetfighting, especially as one good fireman's throw will probably keep your assailant from ever wanting to move again.