Quote Originally Posted by piebaldpython
........ the problem that 99% of practitioners of the striking arts (as opposed to grappling) have is that they lack the requisite POWER/STRENGTH to make their techniques works in the real world. In other words, they lack STOPPING POWER.
I'm obviously out of my depth with guys here who really know this stuff, but that comment makes plenty of sense to me, I mean just watch UFC. Unless you can throw knockout punches or kicks right away, you need plenty of strength and stamina for all that grapple work.