forcing those rules to change, creating somewhat of a divide in what was once common ground. Still, as much as newaza still holds value under a judo setting, so do takedowns/throws in jiu-jitsu, and it is this latter aspect of combat...
While the modern ruleset of judo has led to a decline in the usage of Sumi Gaeshi, the rules and techniques of BJJ competition have created a style of grappling where the Sumi Gaeshi fits in nicely. Before the rules of judo banned touching the lower body, takedowns such as double and s...
If you’re looking for the best BJJ GI possible for your training or competition you’re at the right spot. I’ve been trying a lot of GIS lately and together with all the old ones I tried it’s really hard to conclude the best one, but I’ll do my best to tell you which ones...
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Hi, I’m Brandon, editor here at MMA-Today. Mixed Martial Arts has been my life long obsession as long as I can remember. I was introduced to Muay Thai at a young age, but ultimately fell in love with BJJ and grappling in my teenage years, and have never looked back. My goal with...
Developing powerful Judo is not necessarily a bad thing. As long as you are not compensating for poor technique, then using your body in ways which produce powerful throws is good. Here’s a few ideas to start the thread: (All examples are right-handed throws) First, your attack should ...
no secret that many Jujutsu masters joined with the Kodokan in the years following the 1886 tournament. Their reasons, of course, were many, but they wouldn't even consider joining the Kodokan if they'd thought for a moment that Judo had 'cheated' their way through competition. Would they?
for you is the best grappling martial art for you. Some grapplers prefer the tough approach of wrestling, while others enjoy BJJ’s gentle yet effective nature. Others might prefer martial arts like Sambo that incorporate strikes into their training, or Judo with its impressive throws and trips...
Aikido For Self Defence: Why Is It Good? I am not going to lie, Aikido is a mixed bag. On one hand, you have some incredible wrist lock techniques and throws that are similar to those seen in Judo. Yet when faced with anyone with decent striking and or grappling skills the Aikidoist...
Is Judo the Best Martial Art for You? While it has lost some ground to jiu-jitsu, judo is still extremely popular for competition. There's no striking, but there's plenty of impact, and if you're in it for self-defense purposes, it's more practical than BJJ. If you sign up for...