Judo and BJJ

Harness the Power of Judo Grips in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Judo practitioners are renowned for their formidable grips, with a common adage in Judo circles stating that grip control dictates the outcome of a fight.

Integrating judo-style grip fighting into your BJJ strategy can revolutionise your approach.

Mastering Judo grips enhances your ability to outmaneuver opponents. Through practice of throws and grip techniques, you gain the strength to exert greater control, both standing and on the ground.

Additionally , proper gripping fosters heightened positional awareness and strategic acumen. These skills are invaluable for dictating engagements and maintaining dominance in every phase of a match.

Attack Philosophy in Judo

BJJ often favors a reactive approach, exploiting opponents' mistakes or endurance. Conversely, Judo emphasizes aggression—constantly attacking to enforce your pace and game plan. This proactive stance compels opponents into a defensive role, offering you strategic advantage and control.

Just ask Jeff Lawson !

While pulling guard has its tactical advantages, relying solely on this technique can limit your development in BJJ. It's like just mastering only one armbar or choke technique—useful, yet incomplete.

Recognising this weakness and diversifying your skills through Judo training broadens your repertoire, enhancing your ability to control and strategise in various grappling scenarios.

Achieve Comprehensive Mastery

Achieving proficiency in both standing and ground techniques is pivotal for comprehensive grappling prowess. Neglecting either facet is akin to driving with one hand—you can function, but not optimally. Mastering both realms empowers you to navigate any combat situation with confidence and control.

Sam Foulser our new in-house Judoka will enhance the Mahara Jiujitsu team and mould it to a more rounded team, giving each BJJ practitioner a broader set of skills to take down our opponent's.

So get yourselves booked in, If I'm in your in !

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