I get a lot of questions about training for an ECQC type event - entangled fighting in a weapons based environment - all the time. Generally the complaint/request for help from the person revolves around the idea that they know they need BJJ but that the only academies available to them are focused on competition. Rather than type the same response over and over, I made this video where I go over some fundamental concepts on how to accomplish this task, and why that particular issue is a moot point for beginners.
Hopefully this will help some folks.