Don’t Start Judo if…

[@andrewkarl5174]

Love all these comments from the kids. Started Judo at 58, BJJ at 59. Now 3rd degree brown, and 2 stripe blue. Everything you said was spot on. Crash pads, and don’t randori, or spar with lower belts.

[@OGFITNESS]

Beast! Osu!

[@_matteo_]

Hi, I'm in Italy. I am 40 years old and I started judo in September this year. At 37 I got my blue belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu but then I stopped because I didn't like the group. As a child I achieved green belt in traditional ju jitsu. I relate a lot to your experience. Thanks for your videos, they are very interesting.

[@londonrhodes2429]

I started at 38. I agree with a lot of this video. The part about not rushing into rondori and choosing a wise training partner are great

[@OGFITNESS]

I always look out for ones that suit my needs and stick with them.

[@acd-combatives]

Thanks for the video. I'm 52 and just started judo. I have 2 years of BJJ experience and a BB in Hapkido & Taiho-jutsu so my ukemi is advanced already. That helps me a lot! I lucked out and found great small local club that runs out of a church. The Sensei is great and runs a real safe program. I do have knee and hip issues, but it seems to be working out so far. I was going to do Judo to supplement my BJJ but I'm loving it so much that I'm now doing Judo 2-3 days a week and BJJ once a week. Judo is addictive.

[@OGFITNESS]

Once start Judo it will take some time for you to go back to appreciating bjj, thats if you go back. Its so much fun. I got knees and hip issues as well, but i figured out how to fix it, will makes some vids on it. Osu!

[@gengotaku]

Congrats on your progress brother!! I got my black belt in judo at age 50 just one week ago, but practiced it when I was a child until I entered college, so I just had to remember it. I also had knee problems but they have been solved since I got used to karate, that made my legs strong because of so much kicking.

[@Mmmhotcakes]

My goal is to start judo before i turn 30. I turn 29 next year so im running out of time lol but still looking forward to it! Thank you for your advice and insight.

[@OGFITNESS]

You got this, Osu!

[@HURRICANEBRE]

I started a long time ago at 25 and now just got my greenbelt at 29 after years of inconsistencies. I will tell you one of the most important things you can do is take strengthening your body seriously and taking UKEMI super seriously.

[@gengotaku]

I first did judo when I was in junior high at 12 years old and continued until I entered college at about 18 years old.After that I stopped and only got back to judo LAST YEAR at age 49 and then hit 50. IN the beginning it was so boring because I was only doing "ukemi", even though I also do that in aikido, but even so I kept on practicing only breakfall and ground work until I was allowed to do standing randori. After 1 year and a half practicing I partook in 2 competitions, did the "nage no kata" course and my instructor decided to recommend me to get the black belt, which happened YESTERDAY. In other words, now I'm a double black belt with a blackbelt in aikikai aikido and another in judo. I also got a yellow belt in karate. OSS

[@dylan_krishna_777]

Amazing sir going for a black belt in karate? ( I'm a green belt in wado ryu)

[@gengotaku]

@@dylan_krishna_777 : Thanks for the kind words. I still have some way to the black belt in Karate because I´m in the 6th kyu (yellow) and must go through the 4th,3rd kyu to get the green belt, then comes the 2,1 kyu so I can get the brown belt.After that I'll get the black belt and it should take 2 more years. Wadoryu is cool because it has the jiu-jitsu part. My style (gojuryu) has some aikido techniques included.

[@dylan_krishna_777]

@@gengotaku goju ryu is really beautiful soft&hard. I cross train in BJJ and i'm entering judo now to. Karate have difficult katas everything has to be precise but you will get it 'Oss' 🤙⛩️🥋🙏

[@gengotaku]

@@dylan_krishna_777 : Gojuryu is also tough and I thought of giving up because I couldn´t to the breathing parts correctly. You have a nice combination of skills including grappling , ground work and striking . If you do aikido you'll also have skills for a non-gi situation and some disarming techniques. I also started ¨Tomiki aikido¨, which is competitive and that probably will also take my traditional aikido to the next level as well as my judo. OSS

[@dylan_krishna_777]

I'm not on the level where i want to be hope to get in Judo a couple belts and some BJJ here and there . Aikido is great i also have some little experience in Hapkido and it looks very similair with the wrist locks techniques maybe that in the future because you can't do all martial arts together and be good in all area's ''Oss'' 🤙 🥋⛩@@gengotaku

[@joewall8625]

Great video, I’ve just watched and subscribed to your channel, I’m 36 and planning on starting Judo training, I’ve always knew about it but never looked into it until recently and I just love the throws and the flow it incorporates, I know I’m gonna be suffering to start with so I’m glad I’ve watched this video to help me prepare, thanks 🙏👌

[@OGFITNESS]

Awesome brother, thanks for supporting. Osu!

[@oldmanstillcan]

Thanks for the video! Im gonna reach out some time if that is cool, I need to get my stuff together for a podcast and have you on. Unfortunately all the schools here focus on BJJ.

[@OGFITNESS]

Sure brother, reach out on ig whenever your ready and well set something up, Osu!

[@ThePrietoPrinciple]

I’m 48, and started BJJ a couple of months ago. I really want to cross train with Judo, I’m fascinated with Judo, but I’m a chicken and I’m concerned about getting injured.

[@hong-enlin4651]

I am 42, I only do boxing at a commercial boxing gym now. I consider these places McDojo's in my youth but I love them now. Unfortunately, you can't really do that for Judo, even BJJ is pushing it a bit. I enjoy whatever I learn as long as I get to train. I know if I ever get hurt I will never go back to class, that's the reality for us middle age hobbyist.

[@OGFITNESS]

Rightly so, but if approached properly, you’ll absolutely love it!

[@Babygirlly555]

Once you learn the break falls the risk of injury goes down. Also weight lifting, stretching and cardio helps too.

[@dylan_krishna_777]

You should search a club that does technical judo . That is a program where they do only drills and go easy on you on the trows and ground fighting. I have also experience in BJJ but wanted to try out Judo because of Hong's videos. So went to a judo school that have a "technical" judo program. i also was was very nervous to go because judoka's have crazy trows and can trow you to pieces , most BJJ practitioners underestimate that. For now it worked all well "Oss" ! 🤙🥋⛩️🇯🇵

[@anomalistic3046]

62-year-old started at my club a few years ago. I am 38 started when I was 24 and I don't really take throws anymore unless it's on a crash pad.

[@dylan_krishna_777]

Hey Hong is it possible you can make a video about the 3 styles of jiu jitsu? ( BJJ-JJJ-Judo , in a way you could give your opinion in what is the best martial art or choice for adults 30+ years and above? What are the pro& cons and what you could achieve within a year of training? Because in the last year i had trail lessons in the 3 styles but it is really hard to make a choice so i really hope you could help me with this thanks! 🙏🤙🥋⛩

[@picanchilada]

Great content as always, OG🎉 Would you say doing Randori every class for 1/3 of the class time (30 min) is a good training method for casual 30+ practitioner ? I am currently an orange belt and found that doing randori each class gets tiring as I also trained BJJ and wrestling as well, which starts to demotivate me from training 😌 ( My wrestling coach makes going LIVE as optional and I am aware that rolling is essential for BJJ) On the other hand - I have seen other dojo in my area that only have Randori class once a week, which appears to be a better approach in my pov as other classes during the week are more technical focus with no pressure of doing Randori, would love to hear your take on this as a new born black belt (Congratz ! 🥋)

[@OGFITNESS]

Short answer , once a week would be optimal for us old guys. Ill make a vid, osu!

[@picanchilada]

@@OGFITNESS Awesome ! I am glad to know that Randori everyday is not for everyone 😅

[@gerardhart9052]

First off you need to ensure they have a spring loaded floor. Second start with ukemi and perfect that. Beginners should train with higher belts preferably Brown or black they can protect you and themselves the best. Last and most important your instructor must be willing to let you go a a pace that is right for you. I am 60 still regularly practice judo hoping to get my brown belt soon and hardly ever do randori kata is fine and you can load without throwing or being thrown.

[@OGFITNESS]

Solid advice, 60 and still doing Judo, respect 🙏, your thoughts on bjj?

[@tomwalker389]

If you can do a forward roll during Jiu-Jitsu warmup, you can do a Judo.

[@OGFITNESS]

Not always true but i get what you mean. Osu!

[@tomwalker389]

@@OGFITNESS I meant you can can get thrown. Never said anything about throwing anybody. 😆

[@StamboulTrain]

Hey Hong, can you do a video about the pros and cons of traditional Japanese jujutsu as a possible alternative to judo for us middle-aged guys who are worried about injuries? From what I've read, there's hardly any live sparring in JJJ, so the injury risk is a lot lower. I know judo is better than JJJ in a self defense situation, but surely JJJ is better than nothing? Thanks in advance, and keep up the good work!

[@OGFITNESS]

Will do!

[@silverwolf6194]

If Japanese Jujutsu was trained in a practical manner, it would resemble combat sambo.

[@neocloudmarts9613]

The traditional Japanese Jujutsu are different in every school, but the theme is the same - self-defence. Sparring is not ‘be all’

[@neocloudmarts9613]

Judo is not better than JJJ. Judo is a sport derived from JJJ. Both have different intents one was developed during a time when there was à considerable amount of war and confrontation; the other Judo was developed for the benefit of Jujutsu, because Jujutsu was in huge decline (because of its association to samurai, yakuza…) and professor Kano wanted it to be saved. To be ultised and respected as a part of Japanese history and culture. This is why he purposely placed in Judo the original Jujutsu kata to learn and study as Judoka progresses up the ranks. Long story short Judo is not better than Jujutsu the application is different. Judo Aikido and Kendo are in the same category of purpose the ‘Do’

[@neocloudmarts9613]

Not dissing Judo it is effective for it’s purpose and the same goes for JJJ. With experience in both Judo and JJJ.

[@m5a1stuart83]

Find a Judo club that focuses more on techniques not power. Some Judo school are for kids and youngster. Find it for adults. Since the training regime will be different for kids, young, adults, and adults for over 40.

[@OGFITNESS]

I think thats where the troubles lies, finding a club thats tailored for adults.

[@josephnguyen1543]

Hi! Why hockeypucks underneath the wooden floor?

[@ThePrietoPrinciple]

How far can you progress, belt wise, by just taking private lessons?

[@OGFITNESS]

All the way to brown, because its the coach that decides and theres techniques you have to know for each belts. Judo has a solid structure and black belt is the beginning of the journey, but it still represents a lot in terms of knowledge, skill wise, you can execute the basics and understand the mechanics and are qualified to teach them. Fighting is a part it but not as emphasized as bjj.

[@OGFITNESS]

Black you need your points and need to pass the exam in front of the federation

[@ThePrietoPrinciple]

Thank you for the informative replies. I watch your channel religiously and love your content and how straightforward you are. One of the reasons I’m aspiring to learn Judo is that I feel I’d have a complete education in grappling and it would help me advance in BJJ. Is getting thrown really as scary as it looks? I remember you had a story about getting thrown into a 360 and you landed on your neck. Travis Steven’s talked about his multitude of injuries he’s suffered from practicing and Judo. You and Travis seem to share the opinion as well, that BJJ is MUCH safer. But I really do believe that Judo is not only better than BJJ, but it may be the best, most applicable art to real life. Combined with BJJ, it’s line having a Doctorate in grappling right? Sorry for the rambling.

[@daviderusso1238]

I began Judo at 33. I'm brown belt now 😊

[@phoenixknight8837]

Good video. Subbed.

[@OGFITNESS]

Osu!

[@pohkimcheng59]

Thanks from Malaysia ❤️ your dedication towards other beginner judoka like myself are very helpful, marry Xmas 🎁 may you and your loves one well and safe.❤❤❤ (Hopefully i could get to watch the break fall video soon, not rushing.😅)

[@OGFITNESS]

Merry xmas to you and your fam as well, thx for your support, i will do my best to make that break fall video soon. Osu!

[@hochminus-iy7ro]

Did Judo in my teens, am in my 30s now. Have my injuries, consider trying it again. In germany there are a lot of dojos which offer judo for older beginners. There are even contest age groups 65+. But judo is much more widespread and developed it's own culture here in germany, i hear in the US this is much different.

[@OGFITNESS]

Cant wait to see the culture in germany, ill be in and out of Germany for the next year but will be there for 3 years starting October next year. Osu!

[@hochminus-iy7ro]

@@OGFITNESS Nice to hear, wish you a wonderful time and a lot of good memories!

[@gengotaku]

@@OGFITNESS : In envy you for going to Germany. German was my minor in college and I speak fluent German, but I have never been to Germany or other German speaking country. Actually, I have never been to Europe, even though I learned a lot of European languages...

[@OGFITNESS]

@@hochminus-iy7ro thank you brother, osu!

[@OGFITNESS]

@@gengotaku haha, thats pretty crazy and impressive that you can speak german fluently and have never been here. Where are you based right now?

[@Canecorso14]

Would traditional bjj be better to start then judo since they focus on throws

[@OGFITNESS]

Yes i think so

[@JadAbdelhadi]

i am injured but i can't wait to start judo, the last martial art i will do

[@OGFITNESS]

Why last?

[@JadAbdelhadi]

@@OGFITNESS i sort of did everything apart from judo and greco, it just seems like the perfect martial art. Bjj did not help my confidence, it just destroyed it and was not helpful in self defense around march when i got into an altercation. Boxing was nice but giving me headaches, and a student i can't risk it. Muay thai was good too, my first real martial art and was pretty helpful to beat up someone who tried to hurt my sister (one good knee to the stomach) but the MT coach was not good. I would love dicussing all of this stuff with you in a video

[@daviderusso1238]

I'm the uke of kids and I'm helping with kids class.❤

[@daviderusso1238]

You can't follow the young competitors, but I don't want to study only kata. Judo lacks of this intermediate zone (old amateur, but with that taste of fighting), expecially in Europe.

[@OGFITNESS]

Definitely, thats why bjj is so populat, its catered to older gentleman.

[@daviderusso1238]

@@OGFITNESS : Yes, I pratice BJJ too. Thanks. ;)

[@daviderusso1238]

Ahaha...It make sense. XD

[@daviderusso1238]

Taijiquan Is also a very good health integration for me in Judo. ❤

[@daviderusso1238]

But, a lot of mobility and don't do all time hard randori everyday are the right ways in general for me.😅😊