The grappling methodolgy against multiple opponents, when taught correctly, usually goes something like this:
1) Lay hands on first attacker
2) Throw/takedown first attacker into second attacker
3) Repeat as necessary.
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is very centered on one-on-one fights, and that is, from I gather, simply a product of the culture that spawned that version. Apparrently it is considered extremely bad form to jump into a fight in Brazil, not macho if you will. It means that two guys can settle their differences mano a mano without the results being determined by whichever side brought the most friends. Not sure how realistic that is though.
I would agree that a grappling style combined witha s triking style is likely your most efficient combo. Western Boxing is an excellent choice as the techniques are extremely solid and very quick to learn. It does take quite a bit of practice to perfect, but you can learn very solid defensive and offensive techniques via Western Boxing, and you also have the advantage of far superior footwork to what is usually taught in most Eastern systems.
Once you've learned proper footwork, you realize that it will keep you on top of more sitautions than any punch, kick, or throw ever would.
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