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The Judo/Jiu-Jitsu Class at our school in Henderson
Question: What is the difference between Judo and Brazilian Jiujitsu?
Answer: Both styles are extremely similar
The main differences between the two is that, Judo places a great emphasis on take-down techniques and throws whereas, Brazilian JuJitsu places much more emphasis on groundwork when competing, In a typical Judo school 80% of training time is devoted to standup throws while in a typical BJJ school 80% of the training time is devoted to groundwork. The emphasis on different aspects of grappling is because, the scoring or rules of the each individual style is radically different.
Brazilian Jiujitsu is actually derived from the art of Judo. Judo was actually derived from Samurai Jujitsu. Brazilian Jiujitsu first emerged as a unique style of martial arts in the early 20th century. The founders of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are the Gracie Family, Specifically Helio and Carlos Gracie.
Helio Gracie as a young teen was sickly and was not as physically strong as others. He noticed that as some who was not physically strong, he had to adapt the style to fit his body structure. He came to the conclusion that when fighting on the ground physical attributives such as strength diminished and that staying on the ground was a kind of equalizer for weaker students. Helio Gracie modified much of the newaza or ground fighting of Judo, from the original style taught to him. Today his style of fighting on the ground is known as Brazilian Jujitsu. Please see this Wikipedia article for the full story
On the other hand, Judo was founded in the 1800's by a man named Jigoro Kano. Kano originally had learned Samurai Jujitsu, and modified it to become Judo. Kano took out many of the deadlier fighting techniques and focused his training on the techniques that could be employed in a competitive way without maiming or killing one's sparring partner. Kano thought the art of Judo was ultimately good for the development of character in students who practiced it. It was a way of life rather than a way of fighting. “Judo is the way to the most effective use of both physical and spiritual strength. By training you in attacks and defenses it refines your body and your soul and helps you make the spiritual essence of Judo a part of your very being. In this way you are able to perfect yourself and contribute something of value to the world. This is the final goal of Judo discipline. “ - Jigor Kano
Both Judo and Jiujitsu are martial arts (realistic self defense). However, both martial arts styles can also be practiced as a combative sport, meaning that students compete against one another. Both Judo and Jiu Jitsu emphasize free sparring against other student that are resisting and also attempting offensive techniques. Free sparring in Jujitsu is known as rolling. Free sparring in Judo is known as Randori.
This free sparring does not include striking or kicking but does include throwing, joint-locking and choking techniques to be used. When sparring with joint-locking and chocking techniques, Safety is a main concern and typically, when caught in a submission technique, students use either a verbal or physical message to dictate that they are no longer able to continue and would like to yield (to “tap-out”)
Luckily, when combining both Judo and Jujitsu into one style, Students are able to get the best of both worlds, excellence in standup throwing techniques and quality ground-fighting ability. The class taught here will focus on tournament style grappling, with an emphasis on competitive technique rather than realistic self defense.
The classes are taught by Sensei Cesar Lazcano. Price for Classes are $100 per month. Times: from 10:00 am to 11:30 am Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Please call first before trying to view a class. 702-336-1095
Luckily, when combining both Judo and Jujitsu into one style, Students are able to get the best of both worlds, excellence in standup throwing techniques and quality ground-fighting ability.
