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Ryu (JKD?) · 07-02-2002, 05:31 PM

The best judokas usually are also skilled in BJJ, Striking arts, etc.
I've used newaza before in self-defense situations, but nothing spectacular. Body lock throws, mount, ude garami, etc.
BJJ I would argue... IS a modified version of judo newaza.
But I agree that in order to have a good self-defense system you need realistic grappling, striking, and sparring (and weapon sparring) GOOD judo schools focus a lot on groundfighting. However, sometimes it's hard to find. If you can find one that has a bent for heavy competition, they usually will be pretty good on the ground. But BJJ really emphasizes it more.

Ryu

07-02-2002, 05:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ryu (JKD?) Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 623 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	The best judokas usually are also skilled in BJJ, Striking arts, etc. I've used newaza before in self-defense situations, but nothing spectacular. Body lock throws, mount, ude garami, etc. BJJ I would argue... IS a modified version of judo newaza. But I agree that in order to have a good self-defense system you need realistic grappling, striking, and sparring (and weapon sparring) GOOD judo schools focus a lot on groundfighting. However, sometimes it's hard to find. If you can find one that has a bent for heavy competition, they usually will be pretty good on the ground. But BJJ really emphasizes it more. Ryu __________________ Sekkendo...