What happens with a martial artist or rather a martial athlete, is the way they educate him when they are taught the fighting techniques.@spamfarmer Hello dear friend. excellent post.
My son has practiced Taekwondo for many years and has taught them that he should never use the art of discipline, in a street fight, unless his life is in danger.
On the other hand, I have a brother who fights all the weekends in free fights and on one occasion I saw him fight with a martial disciplinarian, and he could do nothing against the techniques of the professional.
What I'm trying to say is that a martial disciplinarian is superior to any street fighter, if he decides to fight really.
I wish you a great day dear friend
A great day to you too and thank you for your input. It depends on the fighter and how long they have trained. It can be a sticky wicket!!