Take down expert
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since i compete in both sports, people ask me all the time – what is better judo or jiu-jitsu? the answer – it depends the vast majority of brazilian jiu-jitsu classes emphasize ground grappling techniques while judo classes emphasize standup grappling. So much can be gained by cross training in both sports. I think is fair to say that advanced judo competitors have tremendous respect for brazilian jiu-jitsu and the best jiu-jitsu practitioners have a lot of respect for judo.
over the last 10 years practicing judo, i have given blood, sweat and tears mastering throwing and takedown techniques. In june of 2008, i won the us olympic trials and i made the 2008 olympic team . Representing my country in beijing was one of the proudest moments of my life; i can’t even describe it. While i didn’t win a medal, i was proud to finish 9th, and i am running, lifting and practicing every day to reach the medal platform in 2012.
over the last couple of years i started cross training in brazilian jiu-jitsu and it has really helped my judo game. I was really surprised at how even the new competitors were adept at utilizing ground grappling techniques. I have seen white belts pulling off really complicated moves in class and in competition. While i am amazed by how qu…read more detail
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