Judo: (should I) look into it :) (?)

Jorgen Matsi · 2020-03-27T00:41:52+00:00

So for whatever reason (I haven't introspected too much on that) I've been starting to get more and more curious about the art/sport of judo -as it is-. I used to always go spar / train with judo guys at least couple of times a month to complement my BJJ and MMA before the leg-grab-ban rule. Even competed in a small local tournament once (hit two flying armbars on greenbelts ;) After the rules changed, I found it was too different from what I needed and then strayed away... But now I've started to play around with the idea to just pick it up as a side hobby (once the quarantine lifts obv) and get into it as an adult (37) as it is. Try to progress in that specific sport/art, maybe even compete again a couple of times for fun etc... What do you guys think?

Baer

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6 year(s) ago

Short answer: yes. Competitive judo clubs have amazing conditioning and grip strength training. If they have good mat work, they'll enhance your scramble and your takedown to submission transition game. I've been in several bjj contests where the judo/sambo background was the tipping point in my favor, and many judo contests where the superior ne waza from bjj secured me the win. Cross training is the way.

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Matt

Black belt 2nd degreeVerified

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6 year(s) ago

I haven't done judo in a while, but when I did, I used to check out your channel a lot. Thank you for all the work you've put in it !

No worries :)

Matt

Black belt 2nd degreeVerified

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6 year(s) ago

Being thrown on the floor hurts, so I avoid takedowns as much as possible. I like martial arts where I can just lie on the floor and not do very much, so sticking to groundwork suits me well. ;)

im about to run an oline seminar on how to begin implementing takedowns safely into your BJJ training. You can check it out here:
https://www.bjjonlinesumm[...]c=2WTPxIjH

Felipe Grez

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6 year(s) ago

im about to run an oline seminar on how to begin implementing takedowns safely into your BJJ training. You can check it out here: https://www.bjjonlinesumm[...]c=2WTPxIjH

I’m looking forward to this Matt, I have no doubt it’s going to be awesome!

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