Hi guys,
I read that BJJ focuses almost entirely on ground work, which Judo also coveres throwing. Anyone here learn any of this martial arts? Can you elaborate?
Ash
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for the most part you have it right. BJJ is mostly ground work (positioning and subs) with Judo mainly being throwing. the only thing i didnt enjoy about judo (othere hten the arrogant sensei i had) was once you threw somebody, they tend to stop after recieving points and didnt continue on the ground. at the BB level in judo, they tend to go more for submissions if givent the chance. however, most of the subs are mainly armbars and neck chokes. no shoulder locks of any sort or most subs below the waist.
in BJJ, you can go for jsut about any sub. (except ankle locks if your a lower belt rank)
It depends on where you train and who your sensei is. I train both BJJ and Judo with a focus on MMA in the off season at our Judo club. My sensei is a big advocate of being able to apply what you learn in real life situations, not just in training and in competition.
Thx guys
I looked up the Uni the i might go to in Canada, and they offer Jujitsu, Not BJJ. What is the biggest difference you can think off? I already train muai thai and i feel adding another art soon would help be an allrounded person.
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The question is which is better for YOU? Assuming the standard perceptions of what is taught in Judo and BJJ, it depends on what you are training for/what you want to accomplish.
It's hard to say what a standard jui-jitsu class would teach. It depends on the system and/or instructor. Going with what I know of generic jj, I'd say you'd find a combination of some judo type throwing and sweeping, some aikido type lock/joint manipulaton work, and some striking and kicking that is very self defense oriented.
Better studying origami under a master than any martial art under a wannabe!
Let the quality not the ethos be the decider...take your time and check out everything that's available before making your mind up.
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Wherever you go in Canada it's likely that nearby there will be an academy that has BJJ/Judo/wrestling under one roof. If you want to learn grappling for practical application then that's what I would suggest.
If your wish is to compete in Judo or BJJ then find someone that caters to that aspect.
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But, also, Irish's admonition is key: you need a decent instructor and club (quality, integrity, commitment, etc). I'd pick that over a particular style or art in a heartbeat.
Thx guys
I looked up the Uni the i might go to in Canada, and they offer Jujitsu, Not BJJ. What is the biggest difference you can think off? I already train muai thai and i feel adding another art soon would help be an allrounded person.
Judo is the sport form of Jiu Jitsu. It is derived from Jiu Jitsu
Whether or not they teach throws in BJJ depends on whether or not the instructor actually learned them and feels that they are important.
If you want to compete in Judo the take Judo. If you want to compete in Jiu Jitsu, then take Jiu Jitsu. If you want to compete in MMA, find a MMA studio.
But as most have commented it all comes down to the instructor.
Which is better overall, Judo or BJJ?
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