Judo as a self defense system

[ravenzoom]

Thanks for the input guys, but can anyone tell me if it would be better for me to stay in Judo and perfect my art until I stop doing martial arts (probably early 30s - 5-6 years), or change in two years time to Wing Chun to see a different aspect of fighting (striking vs. grappling). And no I do not have time to do two martial arts, unfortunately. In other words is it better to heavily specialize (obtain black belt) in one art (Judo) or to try multiple arts (Judo, Wing Chun) to experience other aspects of fighting. By the way, since starting Judo I really like it, it's quite fun, I like the fightning that's involved in it. Thanks again guys for the input.

[vertigo]

My initial reaction to that is: If you enjoy Judo, why stop? That is your call though... Do you want to learn a new art more than you want to continue Judo? If you can answer that question, you're problems are solved! (If only it were that easy ) Good luck with your decision

[Chaz]

From what I've seen, it's effective but I can see how there could be some disadvantges... (I voted effective)

[ravenzoom]

I don't know if it's like that in every Judo dojo but we heavily concentrate on ground work. We spent the entire class fighting on ground today, and at every beginning of class we have ground randori to practice our groundwork. I'm actually surprised at this.

[Gumbi]

but can anyone tell me if it would be better for me to stay in Judo and perfect my art until I stop doing martial arts (probably early 30s - 5-6 years), or change in two years time to Wing Chun to see a different aspect of fighting (striking vs. grappling). And no I do not have time to do two martial arts, unfortunately. In other words is it better to heavily specialize (obtain black belt) in one art (Judo) or to try multiple arts (Judo, Wing Chun) to experience other aspects of fighting. By the way, since starting Judo I really like it, it's quite fun, I like the fightning that's involved in it. Thanks again guys for the input.

 

Well, the best advice I can give you comes from Carlson Gracie-

 

"You know 1000 techniques, but you cant do any of them!"

 

He put things into perspective for many BJJ fighters- it doesnt matter how many moves you know, but rather how efficient you are in performing them. In other words, its better to be excellent at 10 moves than to be ok at 100.

 

That being said, I'd prefer to stick with one style (if you enjoy it) until you've got a really good grasp on it as opposed to learning a little from style A and a little from style B (that is unless you can do both at the same time). Which style you choose it up to you, but I'd rather train in Judo.

[ravenzoom]

Very good insight Gumbi, thanks a lot you're the first who actually aswered this question. I believe you are right, I better get a good grasp at Judo first before learning something else if I don't have the time, thanks again

[TigerHeart]

Diffenately is effetive,

[Muaythaiboxer]

judo is better than most for self defense but not as good as some.

[ravenzoom]

Perhaps. Could you name those you have in mind?

[Pinmaster]

i think judo is average for use in the street but it will be very effective if

they were taught very advance judo technics like judo strikes.