When I began Judo I really believed that it was completely different art from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Now of course the emphasis is different but one complements the other to such an extent that I can't believe I didn't take up the practise sooner.
For example today we went from ground-fighting to stand-up and back again. This allowed me to see grappling in its entirety rather than separating the two. I've said in an earlier post that to become a complete grappler I think its essential to have the ability to grapple on the ground, but also the ability to take your opponent to the ground. Not only is Judo giving me this, its also improving my understanding of balance, hand/grip placement and how to manipultae your opponents body weight. I have just started teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to a small group of guys and as soon as I am able I will introduce some take-downs to them, it will be a core part of our practise, considered just as important as any ground technique.
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