koreantiger81 Posted April 21, 2002 Share Posted April 21, 2002 I have experience in hap ki do and tae kwon do I've devoted most of my martial arts life to upright fighting. I know joint jocks, but I don't know what do to do when i'm on the ground. I don't know anything about jiu-jitsu or any grappling martial arts. Based on my experience, which martial art would you recommend? My intention is to still do up right fighting but also learn how to fight on the ground. A simple question for you grapplists, huh? help me! Kinesiologist/TrainerBlack-Belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted April 21, 2002 Share Posted April 21, 2002 We're likely to be biased and say BJJ, GJJ, JJ or whatever we do.. They all have the same fundamental principles, maybe different techniques and stuff.. It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YODA Posted April 21, 2002 Share Posted April 21, 2002 It depends largely on what's available for you to study. You need something that's based on functionality & testing against non-compliant athletic resistance. I would recommend BJJ, Judo or Shooto. YODA2nd Degree Black Belt : Doce Pares Eskrima https://www.docepares.co.ukQualified Instructor : JKD Concepts https://www.jkdc.co.ukQualified Fitness Instructor (Weights, CV, Circuit, Kinesiology) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapkidodude Posted April 21, 2002 Share Posted April 21, 2002 Once you start training on the ground a whole new perspective of your Hapkido training will emerge. I trained Hapkido for over a year and we mixed ground techniques with our jointlocks , takedowns and throws. The end result is a very fluid, effective style. Also Yoda mentioned Judo. This is a good choice also because of the throws, some of which you probably learned from your Hapkido training. Once you have executed the joint lock or throw it is good to know some ground techniques to finish off you opponent. BrettThe Hand is quicker than the eye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracie_jujitsu_is1 Posted April 22, 2002 Share Posted April 22, 2002 i'm alittle biased but i would recommend brazillian jujitsu to anyone, especially if you already know some more advanced throws or takedowns. pull them in, take them down, choke them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiu-jitsu fighter Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 im assuming you already know takedowns and throws so why have to learn them again, if u want, talk to your instructor and tell him the situation and he will work mostly if not all ground stuff with you good luck "When we go to the ground,you are in my world, the ground is the ocean, I am the shark,and most people don't even know how to swim" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venezolano Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 BJJ or Judo Valencia - Venezuela. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeRo Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 BJJ or judo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kensai Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 Aikido or Judo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venezolano Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Aikido for grappling? :S Valencia - Venezuela. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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