WolverineGuy

Its all good...I haven't heard of anything, but if I do, I'll let you know.

Darn it, I was really hoping you KNEW of one.

Yeah, what he said.

I'm just a bad bad man! I train at United States Martial Arts under Master Rick Whitman (judo based).

it seems to me that the pressure points would be a bit too aggressive from the mount. That's just my opinion though. Keep your arms in, and try to go for an upa or an elbow escape...these are high percentage safer bets.

Awesome! It's a great feeling when that light comes on and you get that first "W". Personally, I can't even remember that far back, but I do remember the feeling...like everything just fell into place for the first time.

For me, usually small number of students for training, large number of students for sparring. Training, you want more individual attention to perfect technique. Sparring, you're going to want as many training partners as possible.

When you're not wearing a Gi, the game becomes more about speed and efficiency than technique. Those grips you're used to having are no longer there, and a lot of the chokes you used to have with the lapels are not there at all. It forces you to increase your awareness and your strategy, since if a grip presents itself, it won't be there for long.

I would highly reccomend the theory and technique book, as well as CHampionship Techniques. Both are great books with solid foundational techniques...and the PICTURES are great. Full color and very good resolution. Machados book are especially interesting due to his lack of fingers on one hand...he has quite a unique perspective.

The best groundfighter I know is a judoka...it all depends on the school and the student.

I think it would help your movement a bit...but other than that, not sure.

BJJ is more similar to Judo because it basically came FROM Judo.

Proper form will eliminate most injuries. There's also a huge difference between lifting heavy and lifting TOO heavy. Tha'ts the mistake most lifters make that cause shoulder injuries.

My instructor has a brown belt in Judo...and his specialty is groundfighting. All depends on the school.

question?

heh... judo know I gotta gun, judo know I gotta knife...

I bought the entire series of BJJ books by the gracies (and the one by jean jaques machado through gracie publishing). There are no better BJJ books. The photos alone are worth the cost of the book. As for not being able to learn anything from a book...I agree to an extent. I was able to learn several nuances to techniques that I was simply doing slightly incorrect from Renzo and Royler's book. It's by no means a substitute for an instructor and live training, but they are a very valuable addition to your library.

As long as you tap, you're good. Seriously, they shouldn't pair you off with other beginners for live sparring...that's kinda scary in itself, much less going at it with someone who also knows very little. Your instructor should be intelligent enough to pair you off with someone who has control and can show you some of the nuances of technique. BJJ is a blast, and I've been injured less in grappling than any other martial art...just don't be too proud to tap!

Jump kicks in BJJ? That's new to me.

I'm going to have to disagree. We're not discussing the ART here...just the books. And, imho, the gracies have put out the best books in terms of completeness of explanation and clarity of photographs. Its just uncanny. Take a look at them some time, you'll understand what I mean.

When I first started, it took a few classes to really understand how to hold my neck and not hurt myself. Part of it is just getting used to the shock. It will come. Ask your teacher to watch your falls to see what you can do to correct the concern...perhaps you're not tucking your chin enough, or you're too stiff...could be a multitude of things.

You're right; that was just an example. But the rear naked is the same choke (basically) as ANY carotid restraint or what everyone is referring to as a "blood choke". In order to shut off blood supply, the carotid arteries must be compressed- and in order to do that, the easiest method is the bicep/forearm restraint- hence, Blood choke, AKA carotid restraint hold, AKA sleeper, AKA rear naked. Any other choke is one that shuts off air supply. I know you know the difference, just clarifying for those that don't. As for my son, he's 9 months now almost (birthday is in the signature).

MartialMan, how was that on topic? To the op, Judo and BJJ are VERY similar...Judo has more ofa standing emphasis, and BJJ is more of a ground. There are more differences, but generally, that's the gist.

LOL Doesn't feel so new anymore, but yes, I'm a new daddy!

A blood choke is ANY choke that cuts the blood off to the brain. Doesn't have to be the rear naked.