Cross-Training Judo and Jiu-Jitsu

Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: One in the Same

            Both Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu share the same ancestral tree, going all the way back to the Samurai who trained for deadly combat in the world of feudal Japan. The two arts share many similarities and continue to blend together as practitioners all over the world, including here at Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, combine to make a formidable style . The philosophy of the gentle art is the same for both styles of combativeness. Give way to your opponents energy and use it against them.  When they are are on the ground, use the principles of leverage and gravity to attack the structurally weak and vulnerable areas of the human body. In Judo the principle goal is to throw, submit or pin your opponent for the win. In Jiu-Jitsu it is to accumulate points by achieving dominant positions  and go for the submission. Both styles our remarkably similar, but divided by a rule set that  creates a standup vs ground game scenario. At Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu we understand the importance of having an unbeatable standup and ground game. Sensei Eric is a 6th degree dan in the art of Judo and has an extraordinary wealth of knowledge. The instruction is precise , simple, and effective. Professor Chuck is a 1st degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, who's lineage leaves no question on why great Jiu-Jitsu exists here in Buffalo, New York!.

Why Cross Train Judo and Jiu-Jitsu?

     Judo provides an effective way to take the confrontation to the ground assuming that you are more well rounded in Jiu-Jitsu. Getting underneath an opponents center of mass allows for the opponent to  become light and vulnerable for a throw. In a Jiu-Jitsu or MMA tournament, if the opponent recognizes that you are capable of throwing him, then he will pull guard, thus limiting the options  that you have must worry about. It is important for Kids to learn take downs, so that they could defend themselves against a bigger attacker that would be more immune to strikes. Great competitors like Rodger Gracie and Rodolfo Viera hold dual black belts in Jiu-Jitsu and Judo and their game is overwhelming because of it. At Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu we seek to be well rounded like this so we can be effective no matter where the fight takes place. Judo adds to your wrestling, no-gi, Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA game, while footsweeps offer a different dynamic to your Muay Thai style.

Try Judo and Jiu-Jitsu at Buffalo BJJ

Whether your an adult, college student, or have kids of your own, martial arts in Buffalo, New York reaches its pinnacle at Buffalo Brazilan Jiu-Jitsu! Try it now for FREE 30 DAYS at www.BuffaloMMAFitness.com