Judo or BJJ for my 10 y/o son (wrestler)?

[MasterPain]

If you enjoy doing karate together, I wouldn't change a thing. In the long run, memories with his dad will be worth more than wrestling medals. Plus karate and wrestling will make him a more well rounded martial artist than strictly grappling.

[Makaala4]

*** My bad guys...my first post here, and I mess up on the title. Corrected the title, I did mean Judo or BJJ.***

[MasterPain]

The only way to not make mistakes is to not do anything.

[Makaala4]

MasterPain: I know where you are coming from. I love training w/my son. My 7 y/o daughter also trains w/us. Its the best feeling as a father to be training w/them. My son has always been one of the smaller guys in his class (thanks to me and my Filipino blood). He probably would have been of average size if we had stayed in Hawaii w/all the Asians there, but here in the mainland he has always been the smallest guy in class, and I think his success in wrestling (competing against kids his own size and weight) has boosted his confidence.

[JusticeZero]

I dunno, if it was me i'd go with a striking art, since it sounds as though the goal is to improve his wrestling.

Other grappling arts would improve his ability to grapple and give an awesome background, but a lot of those skills would involve doing things that violate the rules of Wrestling, and thus actually making things more difficult.

Thinking a lot of "I have a perfect opening for this.. move that involves me laying on my back and losing a point.." is not going to help in wrestling competition.

[Dobbersky]

I dunno, if it was me i'd go with a striking art, since it sounds as though the goal is to improve his wrestling.

Other grappling arts would improve his ability to grapple and give an awesome background, but a lot of those skills would involve doing things that violate the rules of Wrestling, and thus actually making things more difficult.

Thinking a lot of "I have a perfect opening for this.. move that involves me laying on my back and losing a point.." is not going to help in wrestling competition.

i agree with this, you tend to look at opposites here and you already do Karate so its sorted

[Liver Punch]

I'm guessing everyone has a different opinion on this! The disclaimer or obviousness is that you want to pick whichever art has the most competent instructor and best environment available to you. I'll assume that all things are equal and it's a matter of "what's better."

His particular brand of wrestling is probably freestyle, which is a great thing to know how to do. I think the perfect supplement to this is Greco-Roman wrestling. The techniques of Greco, in my opinion are both more effective, and safer than what you see most of the time in freestyle. Of course, that's not an option here...

Judo isn't as easy to find quality instruction in as BJJ, due to the former's growing popularity. BJJ would help him grow a lot in his ability to move on the ground, and BJJ would help him with balance and standing maneuverability. They're probably equally beneficial to a wrestler. That said, I think he should learn both in the course of his life, and my opinion is that learning Judo before BJJ is a natural progression.

Also, he's young. Grappling arts seem to lend themselves well to youngsters, and from a combative standpoint, give them lots of options beyond their fists. I'm actually starting Judo in June when the next available class opens up.

[vantheman]

I do something simply called NoGi Submission Wrestling, also known as grappling. It takes from folk wrestling, BJJ, Judo, among others. Some of the kids in my class do wrestle, and they seem to enjoy it and do well in it.

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[Makaala4]

Also, he's young. Grappling arts seem to lend themselves well to youngsters, and from a combative standpoint, give them lots of options beyond their fists. I'm actually starting Judo in June when the next available class opens up.

Liver Punch: Leaning towards Judo myself. My son and I should be starting the same time as you in June, as the Wrestling and school year is finished the end of May. Keep us busy over the summer...Karate Tues and Thurs, Judo on Wed and Fri.

[Open minded]

Judo good for wresting as they are both grappling sports and throwing sports