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For me, at 5'8" 155 lbs, I am the smallest person in my class. I found when I did play from the guard against a larger opponent that there were two approaches that I tried to use. I would try and kick their knee out and break them flat, or I would try and get to the side of them and close my guard. There are a few chokes that you can do from the side and an arm bar or two. After being a a tournament and playing from the guard in a match, the ref ruled in my opponent's favor. He said that because my opponent was being the aggressor as he was on top. That actually made me change my game quite a bit and I stopped playing from the guard. I'm much more comfortable getting in somebody's guard and then passing it. If my opponent chooses not to play from the guard either, I have found techniques like the baseball choke and hiza-gatame that I can perform while on my knees. I guess it is different for each person

I went to website and looked at the program. I also went as far as to call the school and request information. Bridgeport is not that far from where I am, so I plan on taking the hour drive to investigate further. From the surface it looks legit. I am putting some serious thought into this. It's not cheap at $15K a semester with room and board, but then again unless you attend community college, education is not cheap anywhere. In Japan, I know they offer degrees like this. My teacher as a matter of fact got a B.A. in Budo. It is similar to a degree in Physical Education, but it seems to carry a little more prestige. P.E. programs have a rep of being fluff majors. As far as after graduation opportunities, I'm sure you can open your own school, but the question is where do you receive further training once you graduate? My view is that it is still a B.A. from a legitimate university. If nothing else, a perspective employer would at the very least be intrigued. Picture the interview, "You got a degree in what? Judo?" I had always thought that martial arts was like an axe. You can use it to build things, or use it to destroy things, the choice is up to you. As far as McDojo-ing, I guess that lies with the individual. The program teaches the true spirit of the arts, then I don't see it as real risk.

In the first fight Yoshida choked out Gracie with okuri eri jime (sliding lapel choke.) It was a controversial decision because Gracie claimed he never tapped out, but the ref felt he was choked out. In the second match it went to a draw. I saw a video of the first match and it looked to me that Gracie was going out, but what the heck do I know. I haven't seen a video of the second one. I guess the reason why we don't see that many world class judoka in MMA competitions is because they are probably all busted up from playing Judo all those years.

What you refer to is called Kappo. It is actually pretty simple. The basic premise of it is that you compress an area of the body and that rushes blood back to the brain. The reality is that in the majority of cases, by the time the person hits the floor, gravity essentially forces blood back to their brain and they start to come to. The choke that was mentioned hadaka jime or rear naked choke is a very effective choke as when applied correctly not only cuts off air, but it also cuts off blood. You should be able to make a person pass out in around twenty seconds if you hit it right. Unless there is some extraordinary situation like asthma or an embolism, deprivation of oxygen should not cause any damage for twenty seconds. There will probably be some strange gurgling noises made and some drooling, but no permanent damage.

I was having a similar discussion with my girlfriend who wanted to join my jujitsu class. For each person it takes a different amount of time. In my case, having studied at other schools, it took me about a year to a year and a half to feel even remotely proficient. Five and a half years later, I feel like the more I learn, the less I really know. It also helps if you have instructors who are not only good martial artists, but good teachers. I think it also depends on your jujitsu style. I thought that I knew something about jujitsu and then I started studding Aikido which showed me how bad my jujitsu really was. Good Luck

For liability sake, I suggest you look in learning some basic kappo techniques. They are various methods to revive a person who has been choked out. It is very difficult to unintentionally kill a person from a choke if you are trained properly. When applied correctly, it should be so quick that there isn't a need to leave it on to the point of permanent damage. That being said, there can be certain mitigating factors like asthma (see the case of P.O. Francis Livoti in the Bronx, but then again he wasn't really trained.) I always tried to follow the motto better to be judged by twelve than carried by six.

I've had a bad bursitis in my shoulder for a few years. It was an injury that occurred a while back trying to throw people larger than myself, which is most people I know. I tried everything I could find, acupuncture, hot and cold therapy, massage, tiger balm, cortisone, and rest. The last time, it was an eight week recovery period,(and that just meant being able to function but still having a fair amount of pain and playing through it,) and for me eight weeks off the mat is a lifetime. Recently I was helping a friend lift a refrigerator and aggravated it again. That's what I get for being a hero. A friend recommended that I try Omega 3-6-9 fatty acids. He said that since his doctor of Chinese medicine prescribed it, he now is able to function. He was always plagued by nagging chronic injuries. He said it takes about two months to feel the effects. I took his advice and a little less than two months later, I feel like its about 85%. I still notice it, but there is no pain to speak of. It might be a placebo effect, but my other joints actually feel pretty good too. I take 1 pill 3 times a day with food. This helps prevent the fish burps and upset stomach. My advice is if the pain is still bad see an orthopedist and get advice from them. But at the same time try the Omega 3-6-9. Also, I agree that maybe you should change your behavior in class. Maybe tell your partner that you're injured.

To Put my two cents in... The Gracies are amazing fighters. I can't think of any group of individuals who have done more to bring people to martial arts, with the exception of Bruce Lee, who probably put it on the map here in the U.S. With that being said, standing I can't see a single Gracie being able to last very long with a world class judoka. That is not to say that they wouldn't hit a throw every now and again, but I think the overwhelming majority of the time they would lose the battle. I would like to see a NHB fight against a Gracie and a world class judoka. It is really too bad that Yamashita is retired. I would put his osoto gari up against any fighter anywhere. When it goes to the ground though, it might be a different story, which I think is sad. What people fail to realize is that every single technique that exists in BJJ is there in Japanese Jujitsu and Judo. The names are just different. If anybody knows any info to the contrary please enlighten me. The problem is that in Judo's modern state, big throws is what wins matches. Ne-waza is not that important part of the sport any more. Hence judokas would much rather hit the perfect uchi mata, as opposed to finishing a match with hadaka jime (rear naked choke.)

Interesting video. You can say what you want about Seagal as an actor or a person, but one thing you can not dispute is his skill as a martial artist. To be the first person of non Asian descent to run a dojo and have success in Japan. The school is still in existence in Tokyo. I don't think he trains there any more, but it still is in operation. As far as the age old question of the combat effectiveness of Aikido, this is one that can not be answered in short. Many people who do study Aikido take a few classes and find it not to be too effective in a fight. The thing with the art is that it takes longer than possibly any other art I know of with the exception of Tai Chi to become usable in a confrontation. That being said, once mastered Aikido lacks nothing in ability to disable opponents. The problem is that it requires discipline to get to that point. I began studying Aikido to compliment my jujitsu. The thing it made me realize is how bad my jujitsu was. Unless the techniques are done the way they were intended you will look pretty foolish. It is not a style where the exertion of extra muscle will cause the technique to happen...in fact just the opposite. If we look at the origins of Aikido, Usheiba was a devout follower of the Shinto religion and had issues with the violence of jujitsu. In theory, you should be able to execute any of the 17 techniques in Aikido and release your opponent with no permanent damage. By the same token, that does not mean that an arm lock could not be applied harshly and the joint be destroyed. Aikido is not for everyone, but for those who do study it, they find a martial art that becomes exactly what they are looking for. This is just my opinion.

Not one ounce of disrespect, but it all depends on each individual school. I study at a Japanese Jujitsu school school, and we do half stand up, and half on the ground. My teacher is an old school Judo guy from Japan, and he tries to set the class up as he was taught. Each technique that exists in BJJ does exist in Japanese Jujitsu. BJJ players just seem specialize mainly on what is called Ne-waza or ground fighting. Granted I am just basing this on what I know from watching BJJ matches and reading books on BJJ. If anybody can show me a technique in BJJ that does not exist in Japanese JJ or Judo, I would love to see it. The only difference I can see from BJJ and Ne-waza is the gi. If I am incorrect, I welcome any information to the contrary. Asw far as the spelling goes, I have seen as many as four variations and the are all to my knowledge correct: Jujistu Juijitsu Jiujitsu Jujutsu Japanese has three separate alphabets, so its only natural that there would be numerous spellings in English.