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WTG · 02-24-2002, 07:12 AM

Hi,

I hold a 4th degree black belt in Traditional Ju Jutsu, I also have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 1991. Although traditional has some good ideas and techniques, the difference is in the training methods. In *MY* experience, 99% of the time, the traditional training doesn't produce people able to apply their art against someone trying to fight back.

Bjj on the other hand not only has great techniques, but great methods to train you to become functional with the art. You get good pretty quick.

If you don't want to be on the ground in a street situation, then you need to learn all about ground fighting. To defend takedowns, you need to learn takedowns etc.. Go for Bjj, develop some skill on the ground, then you will be able to avoid going to the ground..

This is my opinion....

Best,

-Rick

02-24-2002, 07:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
WTG Novice Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 117 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi, I hold a 4th degree black belt in Traditional Ju Jutsu, I also have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 1991. Although traditional has some good ideas and techniques, the difference is in the training methods. In MY experience, 99% of the time, the traditional training doesn't produce people able to apply their art against someone trying to fight back. Bjj on the other hand not only has great techniques, but great methods to train you to become functional with the art. You get good pretty quick. If you don't want to be on the ground in a street situation, then you need to learn all about ground fighting. To defend takedowns, you need to learn takedowns etc.. Go for Bjj, develop some skill on the ground, then you will be able to avoid going to the ground.. This is my opinion.... Best, -Rick __________________ White Tiger Gym "Truth through experience..."