Judo or Brazilian jiu-jitsu?

Question

I'm considering starting one of the two next year, which one do you suggest is best? In which one do you make a fast progress?

Answer 1

Kodokan Judo all the way.

Answer 2

to be honest take both they really go hand and hand. Judo gets the oppent to the ground and BJJ is what helps you keep them on the ground with control. so do it both h**l if they have muy tai take that too haveing a well rounded game wont hurt you.

Answer 3

Well in Judo you shall excel fast with throws and takedowns, whilst with BJJ you shall excel fast with ground grappling and submissions. It all depends on which you prefer most, throws or ground fighting. If you can do both you shall be a great grappler!

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Answer 4

I HAVE DONE BOTH AND WOULD RECOMMEND JUDO FIRST.  It gives you a good base and good throwing skills.  Once you have done judo for a little while try jiu-jitsu.  I have done everything from Boxing, karate, Judo, Jiu-jitsu and MMA and honestly think MMA or a mixture of standup and ground work is the best.  It makes you well rounded and you will feel confortable in any area.  Also, jiu-jitsu is the best workout I have ever had in any Martial Art.

Answer 5

Depends on what you are looking for. I think it is a little faster to learn to use it in BJJ. If you are looking at it strictly from the self defense aspect, I would choose Judo. BJJ is great on the ground, but has almost nothing in the way of stand up. Judo has throws that are designed to do a lot of damage to your attacker, and does have some ground fighting techniques, but not to the extent of BJJ.

This is about self defense not street fighting. The last resort in self defense is to go to the ground. The name of the game is survival, and generally it is preferable to do enough damage to get away.

Either is good, depending on what you are looking for, but like anything else, make sure you find a good instructor and school.

Good Luck.

Edit- I have to agree with JW bulldog that Judomofo deserves best answer on this one.

Answer 6

It is a matter of personal preference. Neither is better than the other. While individually you most people would prefer one over the other.

Edit:

Judomofo has given you the best answer!

Answer 7

it all depends on what you want to learn.  i've studied both and for  me i preffer judo.  let me change that...for my carrer (police officer) judo is best.  nothing takes the fight out of a suspect like a nice throw to the cement.  bjj is great for ground fighting.  bjj is awesome. you can't imagine how great the art is.  if you're a bjj blackbelt, you're pretty much a genius on the ground.

Answer 8

I guess first I want to clarify somethings others have said.

Every submission in BJJ comes from Judo. Despite what anyone thinks, BJJ does not have a fuller range of techniques on the ground, they just practice on it more.

In Martial Arts time spent sparring is everything. It is the reason why specialists are specialists. BJJ are ground specialists, they spend about 80% or more training on just ground work.

Judo trains about 50/50 between standing and ground work, depending on the school.

I think in either art you get pretty quick progression as far as learning applicable things very early. Both aren't without their times of awkwardness, but adjusting comes quickly and with both of them within two weeks you have techniques you can use.

Which do I suggest you take?

Obviously the one that is closest to you, the most affordable, and that you enjoy. Personally I think you can't go wrong with either of these two. What it really comes down to is finding a place that is close enough to be convenient, and affordable enough that you aren't breaking your bank.

Additionally probably the most important is that it is some place where you feel good and are having fun. There are guys out there that take the mantle of Sensei or Maestre a bit too far. Young guys who just aren't good teachers, or who are overbearing, or places filled with people with egos.

Ideally you want a place that you feel comfortable and welcomed in, in even the first week. You want a place where you will get instruction, and not be tossed to the side practicing with a brown belt while the instructors focus on more advanced students or work with people strictly for competetion.

Not everyone wants to be a competetor. A good place recognizes that, and still trains and teaches hobbyists, without just ignoring them. (I have seen hardline BJJ and Judo schools guilty of this).

What is important is finding a place that works for you. You may be the guy who feels more motivated by a hard line or very authoritative and structured class. You may be laid back and self motivated enough that you prefer an easier going atmosphere.

It all depends, that is stuff you have to find out for yourself.

But as far as both of those arts, they complement each other well, and are great on their own. Their effectiveness has been shown and repeatedly demonstratred. I think more than the art, finding a good place you dig is the most important. Both of those arts train realistically, as sparring or randori are an integral part of the art. So the rest is just finding a place that meets your needs.

Good luck! Feel free to message me if I can be of any help.

Answer 9

You can progress fast in either if you train hard.

I've never taken Judo, but it focuses on throws a lot more than BJJ. It's almost like Judo shows you how to get someone on the ground, and BJJ shows where to go from the ground.

I had a solid background in wrestling before I started BJJ, so I was already pretty familiar with different types of takedowns and throws. But I would definetley take Judo if it was offered near me. I would say take BJJ, since it isn't nearly as hard to bring a fight to the ground as it is to handle yourself once your there.

Answer 10

Judo would be better for self defense. If you want to compete than take BJJ. Just remember if you throw some one on the street that will take the fight out of anyone.

Answer 11

Judo is insane for takedowns. BJJ is the best for being on the ground. I would say take BJJ. It includes takedowns and insane amount of techniques for moving around and learning to submit someone when your on the ground. Roll around as much as possible. This is how you will improve. Always roll with guys that are better than you. This is how you will learn. Even if you get tapped 100 times. Believe me this is how you will learn. PARAGON BJJ

Answer 12

I like judo better. If you cant be taken down, then you destroyed the bjj stradegy. After becoming excellent in judo, then focus on the ground. In order to fight on the ground, learn how to get him there

Answer 13

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