bluelight87

Yes i've found some academys. Alot are mma/ufc based. Offering muay thai,kickboxing,and bjj. I did find some that were just bjj as well...Another question. In taekwondo; students learn forms. Are there forms in bjj used for testing?

I understand what you mean. I’ve seen the same thing.I’ve gone to the same academy I’ve gone to since I started but seen what you see. Very talented black belts leaving the school. And like you I feel sadden by it knowing I could’ve learned so much from them. Reasons I’v seen people leave 1. Friends. Some people who leave the academy also cause other students to leave the academy because he/she was friends with the person who left and felt after that person left, there was no one else to work with/friend with. 2. Boredom. Some people get tired of Taekwondo and feel they learned enough and decide to try other martial arts or other sports. 3. Quality/reputation of the school. Some students leave because a head instructor got replaced with someone that didn’t have the Taekwondo teaching credentials thus leaving students feeling like the lessons are not worth their money. 4. Money. Martial arts isn’t free. 5. Not learning as fast. Some students feel that he/she isn’t learning anything new so they decide to leave.

All depends on your instructor. At my Taekwondo academy white belts spar if they desire. Sparring doesn’t become mandatory until intermediate….did you bring up your feelings to your instructor? There is no such thing as the wrong martial art. All are correct in their unique ways. I can say sparring for sure will get you burning calories.

Thank you all for the advice .It makes me that much more enthusiastic to learn Jujitsu. I’m making it my goal starting next year to look around jujitsu academies and try out the classes. I will keep posted on my new findings. I’ve done some online research and found that schools under Gracie are very much respected since the name ties to the creator of Brazilian Jujitsu. Is it common to find Gracie Jujitsu throughout the states?

I been doing Taekwondo since 2005 and will test for my 2nd degree in April 2012.I’m considering taking up Jui-Jitsu because I sparred a mma friend who used jui-jitsu to lock me on the ground. I couldn’t do anything to get out. The experience thrilled me to learn more about the art. As stated, I’m doing Taekwondo and love it and want to take up jui-jitsu as well. The issues are 1. Time management. Working retail,college,and Taekwondo keep me busy…2. Do you think it would corrupt my Taekwondo performance picking up another martial art?…any advice will go appreciated.