 Judo and Jiu-Jutsu
Dear Sir,
Here is my honest opinion, Jiujutsu is the better option for over all self defense if you are new to the martial arts. However, if you have fundamental abilities from a previous system then Judo is the better bet to round your knowledge. Again the soul focus of Kodokan Judo is on throwing and controlling you opponnent, both standing and on the ground. Also, the overall conditioning gained from Judo is second to none!
Personally, I am a student of Traditional Taekwon-Do which has good emphasis on striking and some trapping, releases, throws, locks, ect...however, I use Yudo (original teachings of Jigoro Kano) to give more creedance to the closer ranges. Helping to round my ability at the various distances!
TAEKWON!
Spookey |