I'm gonna start Ju-Jitsu, is it good to learn and good for self defense?
2007-01-18 05:56:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
BJJ can be very effective, but consider that tournament style BJJ isn't quite as effective as jiu jitsu developed for personal defense. I've found specialized courses in self defense to actually be a bit more effective for learning and drilling in combatives. But, that may be an extreme measure, like for a personal security professional, military or law enforcement agent. For general civiclian purposes, BJJ will definitely be helpful if you get in the occasional tangle.
Having practiced in BJJ and catch wrestling for a while now, I'd say the biggest limitations of tournament BJJ as self defense are that there is little or no training for the following situations:
- Armed opponent
- Multiple opponents (it's nearly impossible to crank/choke more than a single person at once.)
- Closed-quarters
- Hazardous surroundings (do you want to pull guard on a staircase or on broken glass?)
- Difficult to retreat from ground (sometimes retreat is the best option, but could be hard to do on your back).
By no means am I trashing BJJ, just pointing out that most schools teach tournament skills, and not specifically self defense combatives. Luckily, good schools let you check them out first.
If you're looking to specifically learn self-defense, consider schools catering specifically for that market.
2007-01-21 17:06:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion (a person that likes striking arts), Ju Jitsu is a very good art for self defense. I like most people, feel most comfortable on my feet. The fact that your home is the ground makes most people nervous. They have no idea how to fight on the ground or what to do. From there it's all in your control, from chokeholds to arms bars. I learned to appreciate groundfighting when my Hapkido training friends asked me to help them work on there techniques. And sure enough I volunteered and some of the stuff they did on me was amazing. The pressure points put me to the floor faster than and roundhouse kick to the head.
2007-01-18 10:56:08 · answer #2 · answered by Gaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your teacher and the way he trains.
If the school doesn't train realistically. Meaning it doesn't train with resistance, and your partner is just bieng compliant all the time. or you don't do any kind of sparring (eventually) then it is not going to be any good.
However, don't expect to be thrown to the wolves on day 1. If they do that to you and expect you to learn anything then it also might not be the best instruction for someone who is new (you will have a steep learning curve), but that doesn't make it a bad school once you get more experienced.
2007-01-18 06:08:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good for you. You did not mention if you are going to practice BJJ or traditional Ju-Jitsu. I love both. Brazilian Ju-Jitsu only works on grappling while most forms of traditional Ju-Jitsu work on both striking and grappling. I hope you enjoy it and good luck.
2007-01-19 21:29:32 · answer #4 · answered by bpshark74 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same heritage, but different styles. Japanese Ju Jitsu it the art of Self Defence used by the Samarai of ancient Japan. Unlike BJJ, JJJ is NOT a sport & therefore does not have rules. Groin strikes, throat strikes & eye gouges are all valid in JJJ. I would say that BJJ certainly has better groundwork techniques than JJJ, but JJJ also teaches (Judo) throws & defence against knife attacks, guns, batons, chains & bottles. Again, purely self defence & certainly more brutal. Don't fight JJJer on HIS rules!
2016-03-14 07:37:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ju-jitsu is alot of grappling, pressure points. if u want self defense look into the " Kenpo" style. very effective for self defense. Mr. Ed Parker was a founder of this style He taught many celebrities like Elvis Prestly,Chuck Norris,Bruce Lee.
2007-01-18 06:04:07 · answer #6 · answered by monch75 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well good for you,thats better than nothing but what are you going to do when someone is kicking and punching the shiyt out of you?it's to late to grapple or ground from hospital.ju-jitsu is a good style but you need to crosstrain in a stand up style.
2007-01-18 15:02:36 · answer #7 · answered by BUSHIDO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All martial arts can be used for self defense, including Tai Chi. The issue, as Bluto points out is the learning curve and the quality of the instruction. Self defense is a generic term that includes a multitude of situations. No amount of training will ever prepare you for every scenario you might face. The more you know, the more prepared you will be.
2007-01-18 06:20:08 · answer #8 · answered by kungfufighter20002001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! But, a lot of Martial Arts are good to learn, and good for self defense!
2007-01-18 10:10:21 · answer #9 · answered by Chocolat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure.... go for it.... if i would like 2 learn it sum day but thats fifth on my list.... after aikido, ryute karate(ryute is diffrent cas of kyusho jutsu and tuite jutsu.. pressurepoints and grappeing) tien shan pai (shaolin king fu but where i go it will have extra stuff from like escrima and judo an aikido and.... u get the idea), and taichi.... but ey thats just me gettin ahead of my self... just be sure 2 pratice realisticly
2007-01-18 13:05:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋