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Old 04-23-2002, 08:50 AM   #9 (permalink)
AWSolis
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Waza!

Sorry it has taken me so long to respond...my computer was nailed by a nasty virus...I was going through Internet withdrawal!

I have students that train in almost everyone of my classes. I encourage them to. I offer price incentives for being on our Gold program which allows them unlimited training. If the school's lights are on, they are allowed to be on the mat. I have BJJ guys in my Kickboxing class, Kickboxers in my stick program, etc....I feel its important to be well rounded.

I think you are right in saying that Judo and BJJ should go hand in hand....so I would probably suggest that if you wanted to be on the competition team, you should take at least one Judo class a week. I have students who are Browns and Blacks in Judo and when I get ready to compete, I train my BJJ standup game with them. I may not try a Judo throw (I still prefer double or single legs), but at least I am aware of when one is being set up against me. This has saved my butt from flying a couple of times in a tournament.

Good luck with your venture...I have heard nothing but good things about Pedro Sauer.

Alvis

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