Combat on the Mat: using MMA as self defense

TYLER — We've told you about the 'no holds barred' sport that is mixed martial arts.

Wile it's catching lots of attention on tv, east texans are also giving it a try — including me!

"I respect fighting someone bigger than me," retired pro-fighter Relson Gracie insists on teaching street effective techniques in his JuJitsu classes.

He says size doesn't equal power. So, at five feet tall, I decided to give this form a self defense a try.

Check out the video to see a beginner's try at the JuJitsu Triangle, Wrestling Sprawl and Judo Throw.

NOTE: We want to thank the Lone Star MMA Gym in Tyler for their help.