Judo - being thrown?

Question

anyone else hate it?

i've been doing Judo for about 1.5 months now, and I HATE being thrown. I don't like learning the throws either, because many of them are useless for self defense / mma (seoi nage is an example, stupid throw). but i don't mind being choked out, arm barred, or tapped..its just for some reason being thrown feels so unnatural and when people do it hard i get a massive headache that lasts for hours. anyone feel this way?

Answer 1

If you hate being thrown, you cannot expect to become a master of the art. By taking throws time after time, one must learn how to take falls and overcome the fear of being thrown. Then one will become unafraid of being attacked and be able to take the initiative in attack. Only by following this manner of training can one learn true Judo waza. Contest and practice, which are both means of training, should be conducted in the way to develop speed and free movement of the body.

Answer 2

First of all....there is no style that I can think of that doesnt have some nonsensical movements in it.  Thats a very small part of learning something.  But it does come with the territory.  

Secondly are you falling the correct way?  Even for the purpose of training there are ways TO and NOT to fall.  The impact may be hurting your neck and head a little more than anyone is noticing.  If you now how to fall and it is still hurting  you or giving you headaches I would seriously reevaluate taking the classes all together.  But head impacts are part of martial arts no matter what.  

I would say your preference of the more "mma like" movements are just that...preferences.  Being thrown IS unnatural.  If it wasn't we would all greet each other that way...."How you doing?--BANG!!  but seriously, learning judo is a good foundation for any type of mma training which it sounds like you are already leaning towards.  You have to realize that there are so many opportunities within an MMA match where some judo knowledge can come in handy.  May not win you the fight but it can setup a great deal of chokes and arm bars.  

Bottom line...stick with it but not at the expense of your head.  ( you shouldnt be getting headaches like that for that long on a regular basis)

Take what you can from it and move on when you truly feel there is no more to learn within that style...for you.

Answer 3

judo is very practical for the street if you can apply the throws to a good level. I agree with the above. It seems you want to do more ground work hence you should join a BJJ school

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Answer 4

YOUR A *******.

Grow some d**n testicles. jk

I hhad a freind in the exact position your in.

Try this:

Learn Bjj moves on your own: internet or books

Use sparring with you judo partners as an oppurtunity to implement your moves. Its legal.

You'll eventually get good at learning how to apply bjj moves in counter to judo. Which could help you win a tournament.

Because your sparring with judo guys, you know exactly what they will be trying to do and you'll have an unorthodox move to suprise them with.

Just a thought. Also make sure yourfalling the correct way.

Hope this helps

please rate dont hate

Thanks.

Answer 5

Learn to fall down correctly? Thats the only reason I can think of for getting hurt that badly during falls. I mean, its not supposed to feel like landing on a blanket of clouds when you take your fall, but it shouldn't leave your with a headache. Just relax while being thrown and don't tense up so much. Maybe try tucking your head in? I don't know what your doing wrong, ask your teacher and then PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE. Just like anything, it takes awhile to get good at it. Seoinage for example..Yeah it is a stupid throw, if you can't use it right. It is possible to use those moves in self defense/mma, just look at Karo Paryisan and Joe Stevenson! They have simply practiced it much longer than you have. Keep at it and I'm sure you'll get better : )

Answer 6

It sounds like you might enjoy BJJ more. I really dread takedowns but I really like doing ground. I would do both. Judo is very practical for real fight situations. knowing throws in BJJ competition can really help also.

Answer 7

You complain that the other students are throwing you too hard, then you say that the throw is "stupid" and "g*y?"  I know tons of guys like you.  Anything you don't get right away is "stupid', "g*y" or "useless."    

It's obvious to me that you are not going to be happy learning a martial art, you want to play UFC with your friends.  Learning a martial art is hard work.  Some moves you work on for years to get right.  So save yourself, your classmates, and your sensei a lot of trouble and quit.

Answer 8

You learn all the different types of throws because you can not depend on your attacker to be in a position where you are able to execute your favorites.

Every good carpenter has a wide variety of tools in his/her toolbox.

Still... each carpenter has one or two favorite tools.

Your first Judo lesson should have been "How to fall without hurting yourself"...

If it wasn't, ask your teacher to give you that lesson at your next class!

Answer 9

The reason is it is hurting you is because you are doing it wrong. Pure and simple. I know that is not what you want to hear.

Sure, there are movements that you are going to like more than others. Still it is no surprise that you call certain moves "g*y" and "stupid" and complain that you are getting massive headaches.

Judo isn't wrong - you are.

When you finish crying and earn the extra $60 and sign up for BJJ you will find "g*y" and "stupid" movements there too. What does your participation in Judo and BJJ have in common? You!

Get yourself in order. With the help of your instructors perform your Judo movements correctly. Master them and the "gayness" will go away. And with it your immaturity will as well.

Answer 10

youll get used to being thrown in another month or so and when you grasp the judo well it will help you extremely in bjj