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No you've simply read too many internet forums and not done enough judo. There is no bullshit in what I said, its simply an unfashionable truth. Tell me where you live and I will direct you to an excellent judo club.
Judo shiai rules are somewhat tight on groundwork, but most competition judoka that I know of still practice around 50:50 standing:ground and these are not even groundwork specialists. Do not confuse judo with its sporting outlet.
The competition rules also force judo newaza specialists to become amazingly slick and fast with finishing on the ground if they want to use it in competition. Time is a luxury often assumed by bjj stylists which is not present in reality.
bjj is judo, its just the culture that is different. Quite amusing that bjj defines itself by its supposed difference from judo. |