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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!

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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.

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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!

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Rule 1: Never tell others everything you know."

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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!

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You forgot Pankration, an excellent all-arounder.

I would do Judo before BJJ

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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.

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