[Maymayfor]

BJJ is good. Pick it up instead.

[DoctorGordanBens]

I know that all martial arts are practical in real life fight(since it help you develop; speed, tactics, position, etc), but do you if BJJ can be useful in real life fight?

[Oppofeescom]

"I know that all martial arts are practical in real life fight"

BS.


"if BJJ can be useful in real life fight?"

YES!

To give you a hint, BJJ is "the style" when it comes to, for example mixed martial arts. People who can't do BJJ, can't compete in todays world of no holds barred fighting. It's a simple fact, usually people combine that BJJ with some striking style, and they're set. But for submissions, ground fighting etc.. BJJ, and nothing else will be a substitute.

Don't worry though, you can get into BJJ fairly easy, you won't learn stuff that isn't useful, and against anyone who isn't an actual fighter, you'll do well even with just BJJ. At least against all the McDojo people, who will be in for a rude awakening.

[kertionderf]

Of course it doesn't make you invincible or any kidn of complete fighter.

Nice way to start an argument though, what you are doing is arguing about semantics, where we both agree, but yet you seem to want to start some crap. Go home, Straybow-san, the world can survive without you!

[addifttiest]

My sister broke both her arms from falling badly after beig thrown in jiu jitsu. You're probably not silly like her... I hope.

[SaamanthaSterlyng]

Originally posted by Straybow
What "no holds barred" fighting? It doesn't exist. Otherwise every match would end with the BJJ practitioner being kneed in the head when he tries to take his opponent down...

Yes, I exaggerate. Just don't take BJJ and think it makes you invincible. awareness, agility, strenght, speed, self-confidence, and fight technics can only help you when facing danger, or when you have no choice to defend someone or yourself.

[steevyjeors]

@Zero
Excuse me, but
What is your point? Is it good for self-defense, yes or no?

[skupaemauto]

anyway, i'll try it next week. I'll see!

If I like it, I'll stick with it!!

20$ for a full semesters, 2 course a week... I would be stupid not to try it!

[Brainpole]

Sure, sure, ok.

[Xcqjwarl]

Originally posted by Zkribbler
Jiu Jitsu is based upon using leverage...throwing you opponent, stuff like that. There are no blows that I know of. that would be judo. jujitsu is basically a ritualized form of gory pit fighting. brazilian jujitsu is the same, only seasoned with some more artsy kicks from capoera.

[Pszinygv]

well actually w/o me having to rant a really long post about martial arts these days... Q to self defense....

if self defense is what you're about just buy a pepper spray.

if it is for excercise go to the gym.

if maximizing the result is wat ur seeking then those 2 are the better choice.

[cafeviahe]

Originally posted by Pekka
Nice way to start an argument though, what you are doing is arguing about semantics, where we both agree, but yet you seem to want to start some crap. Go home, Straybow-san, the world can survive without you!
Speak for yourself. This is OT; of course there is crap to start! The MMA you laud is not so far removed from the "McDojo" you impugn. They are both sport-oriented.

That said, BJJ is as good a place to start as any.

[inilbowly]

Close enough.

[Seiblybiozy]

Originally posted by Pekka
" jujitsu is basically a ritualized form of gory pit fighting. brazilian jujitsu is the same, only seasoned with some more artsy kicks from capoera."

None of this is even close to true. Check your facts. considering i studied both for a number of years, i know i'm not wholly accurate, but close enough for layman's terms.

[megatrendsZ]

Originally posted by DaShi
I prefer Jew Jitsu

"Oye, if you keep that up, I may have to whallop you one, I will." DanSed by several posts. Byotch.

[no02rSx2]

--"I want to know if it's easy to be injured in Jiu Jitsu?"

Don't know about "easy", but it's certainly possible to get injured practicing any martial art. Kind of makes sense, right? ^_^ As long as the person you're doing randori with isn't completely out of control, and you get taught how to take a fall first, it should be relatively low-risk, though.

Now, a lot of people like to combine this with Muy Tai kickboxing, which is a different matter. Some posters here (or at least former posters; I don't follow the forum much anymore, so I'm not sure) have personal experience of this ^_^

--"wrestling only? so no submissions? "

No, BJJ emphasizes submission holds and ground fighting.

--"that would be judo."

No, judo has submission holds as well. It just places more emphasis on standing grappling than BJJ.
It also has strikes and blows, they just aren't allowed in judo tournaments. If you were learning sport judo rather than practical judo you wouldn't have been taught them.

Wraith
"None of you understand. I'm not locked up in here with you. You're locked up in here with me."
-- Rorschach ("Watchmen")

[spravka.ua]

What's this Blow Job Jitsu and where can one study it?

[gardeniyas]

Yes, but mine was funnier.

Indeed.

If you're going to make a lame joke, don't put too much effort into it. You'll just look like a tool if you do...

[LomodiorCon]

Finally, I choose to train Japanese Jiu Jitsu over Brazilian JJ!

Novice BJJ course were conflicting with my school/work schedule.
And last week I assisted to the first Jap Jiu Jitsu class, and I found that JJ is really what I wanted to practice. It's cover many different aspect of fight(but it lack a specialization field).

And my training programs is going pretty well; since the beginning of the class I began going to the gym 3 times a week, supervised by my friend, who teach me how to train correctly. And now, I will also have 2 Jiu Jitsu class by week!!