Since the rise of MMA, many martial arts have come under scrutiny. Some arts that seemed almost magically effective have been proven not to work in real life or sport. Of course, many martial arts have been unfairly thrown into this category. One of those martial arts that sometimes gets thrown into the mix is…
At first glance, Shuai Jiao looks very similar to the more well-known martial art known as judo. Those exploring new martial arts styles could quickly find themselves wondering, “What is the difference between Shuai Jiao and judo?” Shuai Jiao is a Chinese martial art and is often called Chinese Wrestling due to its unique focus…
Khabib Nurmagomedov is without a doubt one of the best grapplers in MMA history. That said, with his unique fighting style many people are confused about what kind of grappling Khabib does. Khabibs grappling style is a mix of Sambo, Judo, and wrestling. In fact, Khabib is a master of Sambo and a judo black…
Getting started in judo is pretty simple. However, before you get started there is some basic gear that you will need. So then what kind of gear to you need before starting your first judo class? The kind of gear you need for Judo includes a special uniform referred to as a judogi. This includes…
If you want to take up a grappling martial art but want to know which ones are best for self-defense then you are in the right place. Some grappling styles are great for self-defense while others are focused more on sport or have become outdated. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Sambo, Catch wrestling, BJJ, judo, and wrestling are…
If you are new to judo or curious about getting started you probably have a ton of questions. Though I’m sure we won’t answer every question you have on judo here is our list of frequently asked questions. Who Founded Judo? Judo was created in 1882 by a man named Kano Jigoro, who started out…
MMA has been one of the fastest-growing sports in the world ever since the early days of the UFC. Since then, MMA has changed quite a bit. The only thing that remains the same is how important grappling is to the sport. But if you are new to MMA you might be wondering what exactly…
There are strikes in judo ( also known as Atemi-waza ), but only in kata teachings, and they are not allowed in high school matches, Olympic competitions, or randori. Since Judo is a grappling sport, most movements are performed within close range. Judo emphasizes throws and submissions, rather than striking. Read on to learn why strikes are…
Sambo and Judo are often confused with one another, and understandably so. In addition to some visual resemblance, there are overlaps in the techniques in each fighting style, especially when it comes to grappling. In fact, sambo was heavily influenced by judo from the start. But what are the differences between judo and sambo? Sambo is…
It’s hard to know the perfect age to start your child in judo. The truth is it depends on your child and whether or not they are ready. That being said, there are better ages to start your child in judo that give them a better chance and becoming world-class. The best age to start…