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I'm often asked what martial art ought to I add to my Self Defense training and my answer is simple: JUDO.

If you do not understand me I was a Div 1 collegiate wrestler, I have rank in Brazilian Jiujutsu and naturally, I'm a 2nd degree blackbelt in Judo.

So why Judo?

Position

Judo teaches you to stay on your feet, keep your balance versus a much bigger and more powerful assaulter. Maintaining your balance in a battle in important to enable you to keep mobile and keep STRIKING (or stabbing, or bludgeoning. and EVEN DRAWING YOUR FIREARM).

On the ground Judo still needs you to combat for a position of supremacy. I will keep in mind that SPORT JUDO permits you to stall to and get put back on your feet-- so for self defense it is CRITICAL that rather you battle to PIN or SUBMIT << Don't get lazy.

The issue with BJJ is that it encourages you to go to the ground. Forget what "relocations" or take downs you practice-- it's the end outcome and lots of BJJ fighters utilize those takedowns to enter into ground combating.

Going to the ground on purpose is https://tricityjudo.com/ a HUGE mistake given that the reality of weapons, several aggressors or handling much LARGER and STRONGER assaulters will eliminate most BJJ methods which are created to deal with someone who is roughly your size or smaller.

Wrestling deals similar problems. First of all, the most popular takedown is the double leg. Due to the fact that you're actually THROWING yourself to the ground, this puts you at a downside. Now, don't get me wrong >> > I have done this successfully in the street (many times) nevertheless, I am NOT your typical grappler and as I get older dealing with more youthful, stronger and larger opponents I would run into a TON of problems. Nevertheless-- with a good Judo base, I can still stay on my feet and do what I need to do.

Stronger opponent they will get crushed if your average wrestler or MMA practitioner attempted a leg attack in the street against a bigger.

Wrestlers don't have an issue giving up their back on the ground and everyone who has actually ever seen an MMA fight knows this is a bad concept and in the street its ten times worse.

NEVER CHOOSE THE GROUND.

We do not roll on mats in the street-- cement, particles, rocks, etc will CHEW YOU UP. When on the ground you're best choice is to GET UP as quickly as possible << practice this in your training.

Urgency

Judo trains you to show a sense of seriousness. One false move, one misstep will end the match. This trains your mind to move with purpose and seriousness. This is the EXACT method you need to approach self-defense.

Wrestling and BJJ, while sometimes need seriousness-- typically preach patience. AWAIT your challenger to make a mistake, produce openings-- once again, this takes place in Judo and battling however at a generally FASTER rate than BJJ.

Time in Training

For you self defense functions, you DON'T need to be fantastic at Judo-- all you require is to develop an excellent defense which can take place in months, not years. If your very first SDTS attack doesn't do what you need, you have a better chance of keeping your balance, stay on your feet and continue to FIGHT or ESCAPE.

However what about GI or no GI?

You can grip a tee shirt to carry out lots of Judo techniques and you'll have the ability to STILL keep your balance ... even if your assaulter's naked (hey, I'm not judging-- things occurs).

Once again-- this is everything about SELF DEFENSE.

Keep your balance, and TAKE GROUND.