Ulubis Minor Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 I have a shodan in Shukokai Karate. But I feel like I only know half of the fight. I kind of want to learn a grappling style. What style should I learn? any suggestions? I know there is a BJJ place near, but not sure if I should try it. OSU! "There are two rules for being successful in Martial Arts.Rule 1: Never tell others everything you know."
ps1 Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 Judo, BJJ, and Sambo are all really nice grappling arts. But they will take alot of time and effort to gain skill enough to determine what you can take from them and what you can leave.I'm biased toward BJJ for sure. But, only if they teach the whole art. I'm not really into places that just teach the sport aspects of it. Good Luck. "It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius."
Ulubis Minor Posted November 25, 2012 Author Posted November 25, 2012 Yes.Ok. I'll try out the place. Thanks for helping me. OSU! "There are two rules for being successful in Martial Arts.Rule 1: Never tell others everything you know."
Ulubis Minor Posted November 25, 2012 Author Posted November 25, 2012 Judo, BJJ, and Sambo are all really nice grappling arts. But they will take alot of time and effort to gain skill enough to determine what you can take from them and what you can leave.I'm biased toward BJJ for sure. But, only if they teach the whole art. I'm not really into places that just teach the sport aspects of it. Good Luck.If I had a choice I would want to try Sambo, because I heard good things, but I'll try out the BJJ place near by. Thanks for your Help. OSU! "There are two rules for being successful in Martial Arts.Rule 1: Never tell others everything you know."
Wastelander Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 If you want to be as effective a martial artist as possible, you need to be able to fight at all ranges. Definitely hit up the BJJ gym, and look around for judo or sambo as well in case there might be a smaller gym for one of them nearby and you can get a feel for which art you would prefer. Good on you for branching out! Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf KarlssonShorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian RiveraIllinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society
JohnnyB Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 Definitely yes!I have only a few months experience in Judo and I am planning to seek out more when i get a higher rank in Shotokan.
Dobbersky Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 You forgot Pankration, an excellent all-arounder.I would do Judo before BJJ "Challenge is a Dragon with a Gift in its mouth....Tame the Dragon and the Gift is Yours....." Noela Evans (author)
sensei8 Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 Yes you should learn a grappling art...absolutely!!Judo...BJJ; either one's fine, it's a personal choice, one that you'll have to make.Good luck, and please let us know how things are going. **Proof is on the floor!!!
Evil Dave Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 I see three areas of study in MA, striking, grappling and weapons. Take a look at what is near you as any of the arts mentioned would serve you well.
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