any throws in bjj

[dturtleman]

hi, guys. i'm suffering from a bit of a problem deciding between starting judo, and bjj, and maybe you can help me out. i'm torn between two different schools, one judo, and one bjj. both schools cost the same, and while one is much closer to my house (the bjj school), i'm still torn. judo looks cool, because it offers you the chance to throw your opponent in really neat ways; bjj allows you to wrestle, and gives you more submissions. i just wish that bjj offered throws (though it obviously wouldn't offer nearly as many as judo). does anyone's school study throws as part of the curriculum, or is that something you have to try to add on your own. i'd take both judo and bjj if i had the money, time, and didn't have a wife, kids, etc... :rolleyes:

[Rhea]

We do, believe instructor studied judo, and we do MMA as well. Leg scooping throws, and sacrifice throws done from the floor, like stomach throws.

[Atharel]

BJJ does typically cover throws, though they are looked upon less as a finishing move in themselves than as a means of getting the fight to the ground. More attention is paid to throws that land you in an advantageous position if the throw does not incapacitate the foe.

[gornex]

my school has classes for throws specifically, but i got lucky and have a really good school, classes all day some are technique, some are throws and some are randori. The classes for throws aren't often though but they are there

[the spirit]

no throws. maybe 2 weeks before a competition the instructor starts showing throws.

but nope. its mainly ground stuff.

[RandomTriangle]

Spirit, i'm very sorry to hear that...

To answer the OP... Yes, in BJJ there are as many throws as there are in Judo... though Atharel is correct.

[flashlock]

My BJJ instructor loves Judo, so we cover throws a lot, mostly in MMA class on Fridays.

Both choices are really good (Bjj and Judo), you can't go wrong either way.

Go with your gut. If you are fascinated by throws, take judo, because during BJJ class you're just going to be wanting to do throws, and it seems there won't be enough throwing to satisfy you.

But maybe ask the BJJ guy about it--every instructor is different. Also, once you make friends in the class, you can go over throws with bluebelts if you want to focus on that.

But you seem like you're leaning towards Judo--maybe start there, do it for 6 months or a year, then re-evaluate if you want more groundwork.

Good luck!

[spirez]

We practice double and single legs a few times per week and also look into some basic judo throws too.

Depends on the school, check them out and ask them, not us!

[Garibaldi]

There is only one throw in BJJ. Not sure what it's called but its a form of sutemiwaza/sacrifice technique that involves jumping up wrapping your legs around someone and allowing them to fall on top of you... ;)

[spirez]

There is only one throw in BJJ. Not sure what it's called but its a form of sutemiwaza/sacrifice technique that involves jumping up wrapping your legs around someone and allowing them to fall on top of you... ;)

Victor Estima guard pull FTW!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=EKVEsdmVp58

[JayKayD]

Do both!

[Mikey Triangles]

Spirit, i'm very sorry to hear that...

To answer the OP... Yes, in BJJ there are as many throws as there are in Judo... though Atharel is correct.


Not really. BJJ cuts a lot of the sacrifice throws, and throws that can leave you in an inferior or dangerous position when you hit the ground. we also don't cover all the transitions, set-ups, and grips quite as good as Judo... same as Judo doesn't cover all our transitions, set-ups, etc. on the ground.


I'm a big fan of cross-training :)

Fact is Judo guy throws BJJ guy 50% of the time. BJJ guy taps out Judo guy 99% of the time.. you do the math

[JiuJitsuGuy83]

We have covered quite a few throws at our school. Most of the throws we learn are for a takedown that leaves you in a dominant position or the ability to transition quickly to one.