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!

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 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.

 

 

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.

 

 

i'm alittle biased but i would recommend brazillian jujitsu to anyone, especially if you already know some more advanced throws or takedowns.

 

 

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

BJJ or Judo

BJJ or judo

Aikido or Judo

Aikido for grappling?

 

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