With regards to grappling in VT, once members have the hang of ground game and the shoots and TDs we will take this to the next level with sequences done from standing to ground on the mat - how JJ is used in a cage match or street fight.
Think of your kempo sets, five swords, thundering hammers - think of the recent developmens where we have added throws and tds but with kempo finishes.
Now think of defending punches and kicks, closing the gap to get the clinch and td.
Think of the shoot and leg td.
Think of guard punch block stages.
So now you can see how you would close the gap, go to ground and now finish with a lock or choke not a strike.
We will of course do this on mat day and some Street development on the grass.