jiu jitsu is mostly locks, chokes and throws...
ryu's like to mix karate in thier jujitsu like kempo.. but like gracie ..they mix it with boxing, and muay thai.. it's just how you look at it and where or who you train with..
the gracie style is for a street fight..but you train hard, you'll get in real good shape, you'll have a great time. it will condition you real well.. but it's not for mulitple attacks..
the japan style is for defense against the streets.. they have locks and chokes standing up.. they will teach muli fighting techniques...
if you go to a school for bjj they will teach you ground work and prep for tournaments..
the ryu will teach you strictly street shit and kill tactics.. but it takes forever to learn and it's so damn boring when your a beginner.. .. you have old men who think they can take you cause they act so humble but they do have skills don't get me wrong.. what i've seen .. for example if you grab someones wrist.. and you rotate it clock wise they attacker wont be able to hold on, it's a principle and it's proven.. the graice have the same priciple.. if they have you on the ground arms locked around your body.. if you rotate clock wise.. the other guy will let go cause it's just body mechancis... their both the same but diffrent methods.. but in the ryu stops.. . everyone is f.uckin fat as hell.. there is almost no action.. they train twice and maybe once on a saturday.. but i't still hardcore.. i aint downing it.. it's pretty tight..
see it's how you incorp the style.. gracie is good for both if you just break the rules.. go for the nuts.. the eyes, the throat..
martial arts is basic common sense..
both bjj and traditional have their ups and downs... if you take both... i feel sorry for your opponent on the street.. straight up..
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