The only times I ever got injured at bjj was usually when some gigantic and strong newb would spaz out. I hated getting paired up with them. I agree that you shouldn't go out 100% in stand up at first. But after a while, yes you do. I'd imagine almost all stand up styles do this at some point. Judo and other forms of jap-jitsu certainly does.
I should've been clear about takedowns and throws. It should probably be taught as part of the curriculum. It could easily be incorporated into first day white belt stuff. I think Travis Lutter's school in fort worth does this or did this. Or hell may they just offered Judo there. I don't remember.
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