Are there different styles of Judo?

[mlee]

Same thing here, in our dojo it's a 50/50 split, and I think it's better that way to be more rounded.

What sort of Judo do you take raven? I know there are some Rikidokan schools in Quebec...seems to be popular over the Maritimes as well.

Side note: Just wanted to thank everyone who replied to my post.

Matt

[seersin]

Yeah we do a good 50/50 split as well,I personally like it that way better.

[y2_sub]

So there is a style of judo that stresses Ne waza like in BJJ ???

Either ways BJJ is an offshoot of Kano's Judo .

[Fu Man]

So there is a style of judo that stresses Ne waza like in BJJ ???

Either ways BJJ is an offshoot of Kano's Judo .

Yes. Kosen Judo.

Also, I have heard of American Combat Judo that focuses on in-close self-defense tactics. Does anyone know much about this style of Judo?

Ted

[kenpo4life]

First of all, Kano was NOT happy with how judo turned out. He felt that the focus of true judo was lost. Kosen, focused more on groundwork. After the throw, groundwork was used until a submission was reached. If you look at the older judo books, you will find a lot of what is called bjj now. Omoplatas, bicep slicers, leglocks, hip cranks, you name it.