So what the hell is the point of learning a martial art designed for combatants wearing 80lbs of armour. The only people nowadays who would walk down the street wearing that much protective equipment are Phat Phil and his RBSD lovebuddies.

Because it is still effective as long as you can do it right.

I don't like styles that rely on the first part "Individual > Training Method > System" for the bulk of its workability.