I'm in judo right now, training three times a week, and am looking into getting into BJJ as well. I can train BJJ twice per week on average, and am wondering if people here think this is sufficient for progression. Any advice or opinions are welcome.
My opinion is that twice per week isn't ideal, but it's enough to make consistent progress with technique. It's in conditioning that many people will suffer. If you're in good shape with good cardio, then I think you'll be fine. I don't know what the workout is like in a typical judo class, but my impression from my friends who have trained in judo is that the BJJ classes are a little more intense.
Thanks for the response. However, I'm not sure who would claim that BJJ conditioning is more intensive, from what I know, quite the opposite. BJJ may be more cardio intensive because of more rolling per class. I may also be able to attend one additional beginner drill class.
LOL... I reread my post and I'm not sure how I could be more clear. I'll try again. Twice per week isn't ideal, but guys who train twice or even once per week still get better technique over time. That said, core strength and good cardio are important in BJJ. Most people who train 3 to 4 times per week see significant gains in their core strength and cardio, and depending upon how bad off they are when they start, the gains are often dramatic. At twice per week, I don't know if you would see such gains from the BJJ alone. If you are already in good shape from your judo or whatever else, this will not be an issue for you. Anecdotally, I have been led to believe that the typical judo class does not push one's core strength or cardio as much as the typical BJJ class. I say this not to judge or even to suggest that it's pervasive. Only to suggest that if it is true in YOUR case, you may consider supplementing your training so that you are fit enough to get the most out of the classes you do attend. I know for a fact that you don't benefit from sparring if you're gassing out 3 minutes into a match and puking on the mats.
im most dojos, the beginners have their classes twice a week and the advanced have their classes twice a week. the rest of the classes are mixed classes. so go for it.
Yeah, thanks for the suggestions. The reason why I would like to stay in judo instead of devoting all my time to BJJ is because I like judo as a sport, and for its philosophy, and since I have not trained that long, I don't want to be half-assed. After all, judo and BJJ do tread on eachothers' toes a bit, because they both have a grappling aspect, and I look to BJJ to benefit my ne-waza, which I am sure it will. In this regard, BJJ won't be my only window in martial arts, so I am not so worried about not progressing extremely rapidly in BJJ, but in martial arts as a whole.
If you can afford both, time wise and money wise, do it!! You will become a grappling monster. Your jiu jitsu will compliment your judo, and your judo will compliment your jiu jitsu. You will be a more complete (as in better) grappler than someone who trained 5 days a week in only 1 style. Your takedowns and submissions will eventually flow together to make you a dangerous man.
with that i cant argue!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh by the way how are those wingy chingy longy winky lessons coming along now????
WOW where did that come from???? i understand how in your postition it might be dangerous to "come out" as it were and i know this is an anonymous internet forum but i still admire your bravery. well done :love:
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Thanks for that link on Camarillo. I've actually heard of him before, but I didn't know that he was a judoka as well.
