Should I drop one? I train Judo, BJJ and Traditional JuJitsu?

Question

Hi guys, I have only so much time and the more martial arts I pick up the less I feel I am progressing at one specifically. I've been training in Traditional (Japanese) JuJitsu since September. It is Aiki-JuJitsu so that includes alot of wrist and joint locks, shoulder locks and throws with some small strikes and kicks.

I picked up Judo 4 months ago, and its ok, alot of throws that I find similar to Ju-Jitsu (traditional) though more effective as it doesnt rely purely on your opponents balance and alittle bit more emphasis on strength.

BJJ I'm super flexible and short, so I've fell in love with this sport, ideally I'd only train in this but I feel a commitment to my other martial arts, and feel that if I drop one I'm losing opportunities.

Any thoughts or similar problems?

Answer 1

i wouldnt but if u truley are streessed id drop jjj just cuz it ainta sport style like the others an polly has the more complecated stuff

Answer 2

Judo seems to be the most effective of the three for pure mechanics.  Though personally, I have a soft spot for BJJ!

Answer 3

I was very similar when I first started seriously training.  I wanted to learn everything from everyone.  This mindset actually ended up hurting me.

Eventually I found a good school (Kobukai Ju-Jitsu) that really fit my goals.  After training there for 7 years and receiving my black belt, I branched out to other styles and schools to enhance my training at my main school.  This has worked out best for me, because I had a solid base in ju-jitsu and grappling and I was able to go to other schools to work on certain parts of my game.

My suggestion to you is find what style or school best fits you right now.  Stay with them for a few years and just concentrate on that.  For BJJ, I would say after you become a purple, start taking Judo.  It compliments BJJ very well.  If you started with Judo, after you become a black belt, go train in BJJ for a while.

Traditional Jujutsu should probably be studied on it's own for a while since it's not sport oriented.  BJJ and Judo are almost exclusively sport oriented.

Matt

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Answer 4

drop the traditional stuff it doesnt work in a fight anyway

Answer 5

BJJ