Which would be a good complement to Aikido, Judo or Jiu-Jitsu?

Question

Also, what are the main differences between them. Don't they employ throws and takedown moves? Also, don't they both have grappling? Does Jiu-Jitsu have a stonger emphasis on grappling and Judo on throws and takedowns?

Background: I used to do Muay Thai, briefly, but I had a bad temper and took it outside the gym. I left Muay Thai and took Aikido for it's philosophy and flowing movement and found that it's been helping me. i plan on going back to Muay Thai, but only every other Sat. to help with strikes and kicking and hopefully be able to incorporate it.
I posted that I switched from Muay Thai to Aikido on another forum and just got trashed for it. "Aikido F@CKING SUCKS." and I was someone who was role playing at martial arts.
If you're going to insult me, at least make it interesting and funny? I know that's going to be hard, try to keep the personal attack to a minimum.
Thanks

Answer 1

OK, I'm going to talk about Aikido. Aikido is one of the best martial arts ever created. It doesn't use unnecessary physical strength like other martial arts. Aikido uses ki, internal energy, and that surpasses physical strength infinitely. That's why Aikido is made up of 3 words, ai, ki, and do. Ai= harmony, ki= internal energy or spirit, and do=path. That basically means "the way of harmonious spirit". Aikido uses techniques that makes the opponent(s) lose their balance and use their strength/momentum against them, which is very good in combat. Aikido also helps with flexibility by doing the Aikido excercises. This art also helps with health, by using the techinque of misogi, breathing with the hara, the foundation of ki. The difference of Aikido, Judo, and Jujitsu is theat Judo is more like wrestling and grappling, Aikido also uses throws but has some immobilization techniques, and Jujitsu has more lethal techniques. I would practice Aikido if I were you. It's ok if you combine it with Muay Thai if you feel like it. Hope I helped and good luck on your path on martial arts!

Answer 2

If you are looking for practical self defense, leave the Aikido school and never go back. Aikido translated to English is WWE.

Go train in Brazillian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai that is a great combo. Judo has practical throws and is a lot of fun.

Forget Aikido it is a total waste of time, a dance class would be just as useful.

Answer 3

I do Aikido, and have for several years. I love it. I as well do jiujitsu, bjj. I haven't done judo on any "official" school or anything. I suggest Jiu Jitsu. Most think, and I say think, Aikido is phoney or a joke. I love it and have found that with my Aikido it has made my mma and cage fighting skills improve. I know that it is effective and real. Keep up the Aikido, let those who want to think, think. Those type of people will just remain clueless.

Answer 4

Try a style of Karate: Shotokan, Wadoryu, Isshinryu, Shorinryu, Gojuryu, Uechiryu... but a traditional one for sure. These will supliment your grappling skills with striking.
Jujitsu is the first Samurai empty-handed martial art. It has a very long curriculum, so Aikido takes one school of Jujistu, Aikijujitsu, and simplifies it emphasizing certain techniques. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu takes some techniques from Japanese Jujitsu and simplifies them to emphasize the techniques one person thought were most important.
By streamlining a curriculum, it doesn't take too long to master certain techniques. Be it throws like Judo, or rediverting energy like Aikido or submissions like BJJ, the curriculum is simplified so a person with finite time can master those techniques.

Answer 5

Why don't you try JKD? It's a conglomeration of many different styles, including Muay Thai and good ole American boxing; plus a lot of grappling. Don't know where you live, but So. Cal and Seattle are two very big areas for JKD.

I'd consider Judo a "sporterized" version of Jiu_Jitsu. I took Aikido when I was a teen, but when I got older I migrated away from the "spiritual" side of the sports; hence, JKD.

As Bruce Lee described it - "very unsophisticated!" Actually, I guess that's the way he described Muay Thai, which is heavily incorperated within JKD.

Answer 6

Aikido: Aikido is mainly throws. But there are joint locks too. The object is to use the opponents weight against them and defend yourself without hurting the opponent.

Judo is mainly throws and joint locks along with ground work.

Jiu Jitsu is mainly ground work or takedowns from any angle to get them to the ground and submit them.

Answer 7

I always thought Akido was one of the better martial arts. If I'm not mistaken, you're right about the differences between judo and jiu- jistsu. I think judo emphasizes using the attackers momentum against him, thus minimizing effort and energy spent on your part. Sounds interesting, especially when mixed with akido!

Answer 8

Your comments about those arts seem to be overall correct.

I think a good complement would be a striking art that is either soft, or somewhere between soft and hard. If I am sensing you correctly, you like to be on a sort of defense/counter level than offensive level. I can't pick any Marital Arts names (And the country affiliations that I mention aren't absolutes), but on a base level, some Chinese and Korean arts might be up your alley I think because of the wavelike/semi-wavelike concept.

Answer 9

I think Kendo ,as it is known in Japan or Kumdo as it is known in South Korea, would be a good compliment to most martial arts. I am living in South Korea now and have found studing Kumdo to be a rewarding experience. The only bad side is it can be expensive due to the cost of equipment.

Answer 10

Chinese Kung Fu's always a good choice.

Or if you're into kicks, try Korean TaeKwonDo.