Grappling is the space between movement and decision – where distance has disappeared and control matters. In Kokujitsuryu, the MMA clinch merges with grips and joint locks from Judo and Karate. The aim is not the struggle for dominance, but the clear guidance of the situation. A good grip doesn’t trigger panic – it ends it. Those who can control another’s balance also bring calm to themselves. Grappling demands discipline, body tension, and a sense of timing – because this is often where a conflict is resolved or escalates.