Is Judo good for self defense?

Is Judo good for self defense?
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[@TheSolazene]

In my experience Judo or Martial Arts/Self Defense Training in general is a very humbleing experince. It teaches you that you are usually better of avoiding physical confontation.

[@Callsign_Neuro]

Johannes my thoughts exactly. My sensei really didn’t want us to use it offensively. Being in martial arts disciplines students to refrain from fighting.

[@Shigashi84]

Definitely!! Physical altercation is extremely dangerous. Especially for the skilled athlete who can injure someone and end up in jail.

[@springbloom5940]

@@Shigashi84 This is probably the greatest advantage to judo schooling and disadvantage to BJJ. BJJ gets you off to a hard, fast start and learning legitimately dangerous skills, without the maturity and restraint necessary to carry it responsibly. I spent months in judo, just learning how to *not* paralyze my partner. The last 'fight' I got into, was about 25 years ago. When leaving a bar after a heated game of pool, the other group followed us into the parking lot. One of them lunged at me, I slipped it and just kinda hung my foot out and dragged their back foot as they tried to step forward. They tripped and went face first into a car. Everyone thought they just stumbled and fell. Fight over. When people ask whats the most effective martial art, I say look at youtube and see which one has the fewest 'real [insert art] street fight' videos. As for boxing, Im hearing what you're saying, but even a little bit of real sparring will very quickly teach you the most crucial and effective fighting skill of them all - how to take a beating. If you can't endure a beating, you can't fight. Especially when the far most likely reason you're defending yourself, is because you got ambushed and are just trying to stay alive long enough to figure out whats happening.

[@scarred10]

@@springbloom5940 the majority of bjj schools dont even teach self defense at all anymore but certainly it's not getting off to a fast start it's pure sport grappling. After 25 yrs in different grappling sports,judo with a bit of sparring no gi with strikes is more than enough for the street.

[@ridwanhusaini2529]

100% agree

[@southpawmoose]

I used judo/jujitsu as a cop, it worked better than most the junk i learned at police academy

[@Schoolboy-Q]

Oss!

[@fivestaralliancemartialart7773]

They don't teach you grappling in the police academy? That's a big flaw.

[@Kaprije1]

yes I am of same opinion but I wouldn't use jujitsu kicks....

[@southpawmoose]

@@fivestaralliancemartialart7773 it is minimum and only Grappking for Krav, a lot of academies still use FBI which is minimal

[@Kaprije1]

@Rob Parker Judo is too dangerus to use against people who do not know how to fall + concrete....

[@leviackerman5362]

"Bigger doesn't necessarily mean better" the only statement I need, my confidence increased leaps of bounds 🙇‍♂️

[@beareggers]

I'm lucky enough that I've only needed to defend myself from tripping and falling on my ass. Judo works great for that.

[@mikej2934]

I took a judo class for a couple of years in my early teens. I have actually used it in a couple of circumstances. It served me and those near me very well. My opinion Judo is awesome for self defense.

[@supershooter20]

If you have trained for a year or two under a good instructor, your judo should be effective. Osoto-gari is the most common throw. But I have used Sasae-Tsurikomi-Ashi to down a kung fu fighter. Fight was over in 3 seconds. I was a shodan then at age 16.

[@felipealmuna4336]

Tell me your anecdotes pls

[@kosbebot6360]

I tripped on a hole while running at night and I immediately went into a Judo roll on instinct instead of faceplanting because I did it so many times each day.

[@lawson198o]

Me too, dog pulled me over a deep brook, I jumped it but couldn't stop the momentum so just did a Judo roll. Bit of a muddy coat but that was it

[@callmesupreme1533]

Is it better than bjj ??

[@m.a.central9949]

Great discussion. I had a very good friend who was a shodan in judo. Before he straightened out his life, he also had the equivalent of a nidan in bar fighting. Anyway, he became a very good person, and started a food ministry for homeless people. Over the years of handing out food, he was attacked more times than I could count by drug-addled, violent clients. He was always able to subdue them using judo techniques, and none of his attackers were ever seriously injured; he would just throw them or choke them out, and it would be over. I think you are correct when you say that judo coupled with some kind of striking skill is a great combination for self defense, but I also think that judo alone gives one a huge advantage in a street confrontation. Your point about sparring is spot-on, also. Martial arts with no sparring does not prepare someone for mental and emotional chaos of a real-life attack; and judo, wrestling, BJJ, etc. all require some kind of realistic sparring to learn the skills.

[@soundtreks]

Well there’s sparring and sparring. I trained in various striking martial arts styles over the years and only grappling styles allowed full on non compliant adversaries. Striking arts don’t allow you to go full out for obvious reasons.

[@jeegunugger1871]

How is a person who has done judo in gi all his life gonna know about no gi hooks?

[@lawson198o]

What so you can't get an under or over hook if you opponent is wearing a Gi ?

[@Nonkel_Jef]

I think that's one of Judo's greatest strengths. Overpowering an attacker without seriously hurting them.

[@borticus101]

Don't forget the old saying "Don't let Perfect be the enemy of Good." Judo is amazing for takedowns and takedown defense, making it a very solid core style. I could come up with a million custom scenarios where judo is not ideal, and I could do exactly the same thing with every other good style. If you want to take a martial art and learn some skills, judo is a solid choice. If you want to be a lifelong martial artist, get a core style to begin with, then branch out and try to round out your skills. My own training is police training/experience and about 20 years in different styles, mostly Japanese ju jitsu. I'm currently cross training some judo to improve my skills, and it's very humbling. Judo is on my list of best martial arts for self defense. Number 1 is sprinting.

[@Urke678]

Yeah but what if your girlfriend cant sprint. or your child? ;)

[@jinarose5374]

Add weight lifting, then you can carry and run, lol.

[@dyfrigshandy]

@@Urke678 train them

[@mxu111]

Number 1 should be AK-47 before they are banned

[@PochocloEn3D]

Is Judo good for self defense? Yes

[@NUFC975]

How would training with a gi get you ready for a self defense situation in the street though? Im genuinely thinking about starting judo

[@DiegoJordanA]

@@NUFC975 Do it! I've used Judo in every self defense situation I've been, you can easily adapt the throws to no Gi, and in some cases you can use ordinary clothes just as the GI. Don't think so much about chokes or very complex techniques, when it comes to the street your ability to move a person around and over you (and not let them move you) and throw them on the floor will be what gives you advantage.

[@RandomUser_online]

@@NUFC975 train no gi

[@andrewmurphy9932]

The practice of Judo gave me so much. The first thing was great comraderie. Then I found that elusive competitive spark. Finally I began to truly understand the essence of judo ... maximum efficiency and mutual benefit. Oddly, while my judo senseis taught me to fight and compete well, Dad and my senseis also taught that fighting was the LAST alternative.

[@ianarn]

The Judo basics of how to break your fall I learnt as a child have been invaluable in multiple different situations and sports throughout my life. Even in figure skating when I fall on the ice.

[@davidecappelli9961]

I did karate for several years, tried some wing tsung and some yoseikan budo. Though fast punching and low kicks do seem to give a hard time to judokas to close the distance, you lead the game just those first 30 seconds...then they grab you, put you on the floor and “arm-block” you or choke you. What’s more, they can do it in a “controlled manner”, that is defending yourself without causing serious damage, which is good.

[@MeroGrumble]

Have you learned judo through Yoseikan budo (as it is judo-derived)?

[@davidecappelli9961]

@@MeroGrumble I think it derives more from aikido, but it’s a real mix of traditional martial arts as I said. I did learn some judo/Ju jitsu throws: basically it’s one third grappling, one third striking and one third kobudo (I found this site where they tell it’s history: blackbeltwiki.com/yoseikan-budo). You can also find videos of Yoseikan Budo training and fighting on KZbin. I tried it nearly twenty years ago and just for one year and half, so I didn’t have much experience but definitively it was very good. 👋

[@MeroGrumble]

@@davidecappelli9961 I have been a Yoseikan Budoka myself but I know that the focus can differ from one school to another so I was being curious. For instance, the emphasis in my club is on boxing/judo sparring, other school are more aikido-oriented, other are very fond of the "kendo" part. You are right, the founder learned aikijutsu under Ueshiba but was also a high-ranked judoka taught by Mifune, and his son brought the "striking" part & the sport competition. It led to different lineages with different approaches. Hence my question. :)

[@DRJUDOJEFF]

@@MeroGrumble Our group is heavy on sparring and ground fighting

[@matkasim]

First 7 seconds not 30 in street fight

[@kidk007]

Boxing + Judo = Best self defense

[@aasserelzoghby6781]

Kick boxing + judo too!

[@totem311]

@@aasserelzoghby6781 I think Judo paired with everything is good

[@kosbebot6360]

Add in Kali and and guns and you're golden.

[@elvergalarga6016]

That was 007 in the books. If it was good enough for bond it's good enough for me

[@MaxLohMusic]

Muay thai can pair very well with Judo. Most people think of muay thai as the art of 8 limbs but it's actually the clinching and sweeping game which is its defining characteristic. Many of its footsweeps are actually identical to Judo techniques.

[@ajshiro3957]

What if I need to protect myself from potato chips XD

[@Shigashi84]

I too need to do this....

[@Howsoonisnow2009]

Shintaro Higashi same...please help

[@Jaybird196]

Diet, and exercise :) ?

[@willmcgregor7184]

If you flip the Pringles don’t you end up Eating more chips?

[@nicholasneyhart396]

Than learn competitive eating.

[@TheGreatGobo]

I did judo to green belt level, and used it successfully many times when I was in high school. I won 80% of the school yard scraps I got into, often times against guys that were bigger and stronger than me. For self defence I would suggest you are best off perfecting a few judo techniques that work well for you, practice them over and over again, rather than trying to master everything to black belt level. To win a real fight you have to act instinctively.

[@DRJUDOJEFF]

I was a champion boxer, black belt in TKD, black belt in judo. I still play judo and believe it prepares for a street fight better than any other system. But you do need some boxing fundamentals and do need to do some live sparring a few times to learn to manage the big punches so as to get in for your grip and clench

[@jaymorris3468]

Jeffrey, with all due respect, if that is the case, there's no such thing as "was" you "are" , you can't take your Dan grades away, nor your boxing achievements. You "are" a black belt in TKD and Judo and you "are"a champion boxer and as for other fundamentals you are correct, there's no such thing as the "best' fighting style or discipline, when I see that it drives me crazy. It's down to the individuals ability and every situation is different, calling for reaction in kind. I would also add to what you have said though in that "situational awareness" is also extremely important. As you know there are thousands of very proficient people in all of the arts ended up the worse off due to have been taken by surprise. When I was younger, many moons ago, I was always taught that if you can assess the opposition in time, never try to outbox a boxer, out grapple a grappler or out kick a kicker, simplistic I know, but it stuck with me and served me well, in your case though we're pretty stuffed😁, keep healthy.

[@DRJUDOJEFF]

@@jaymorris3468 Your point is extremely important in differentiating between a criminal who would ambush you and two guys squaring off in a bar. I work in law-enforcement as a forensics examiner. Situational awareness is crucial when being in public because criminals are not looking to test their physical prowess like an athlete. They simply want to satisfy a thirst for violence.

[@jaymorris3468]

@@DRJUDOJEFF agreed. 👍

[@cahallo5964]

@@DRJUDOJEFF You are a dangerous person and you sound very mature about that, I admire you.

[@jackfl3]

You don t play judo mr.

[@davidc9441]

I'm an average size 5'9 middle aged bloke that no one would look twice at in terms assuming I'd be able to defend myself, but I can honestly say my training in Judo as a teenager and early 20s has allowed me to go through my whole life knowing without doubt that if anyone ever grabbed me I'd be able to defend myself and take them down. That has always been a great feeling to have and I'm thankful for Judo for that.

[@AdamT-88]

Did BJJ for 2 years and we would always start sparing on the ground and I never felt confident in my takedown ability. I've since then moved to Judo and I'm having a blast.

[@joshuakeeler82]

Aliveness or Quickened training is the ticket. GJJ/BJJ, Boxing (all types with sparring), Judo, Wrestling (all types) and even Sumo are effective because of aliveness or preasure/stress testing.

[@snakesocks]

I found your channel because I was getting bored of wrestling takedowns, but it was your insight into grips and breaking down an opponent's posture that really helped me. Specifically the No-Gi Harai Goshi video you did a while back.

[@andyx2299]

I've been doing MMA and Muay Thai for many years but would keep my hands off Shintaro :D

[@ttc.o4007]

I like this guy....Definitely knows how to put it into perspective. Wish there was a Judo instructor like that in my area, I would have been signed up as I am interested in Judo for the defense only.

[@sprk11]

great little vid wish I had seen it sooner . It falls right into line with why I added judo to my Karate. I started with judo because my close range / grappling sucked. OK it still sucks but I have better control of where a match goes and it has made my karate better. Keep the vids coming and we'll keep watching.

[@jeffmiller8257]

Love it shintaroooo u legend

[@johnsai5531]

I practise karate and my teacher taught me some judo roll . When I had motor cycle accident one day , this technique save my life.

[@SoldierAndrew]

Judo + Boxing is the best hand to hand unarmed combat defense training. Boxing training develops the ability to safely get into the clench range to finish with Judo. Judo has enough newaza to get you quickly off the ground or snap a limb in half a second before getting off the ground so you don't stay there grappling for superior position, getting tangled up, where 3rd parties can soccer kick & heel stomp your head (like they did my GBJJ purple belt Army buddy in a fight). Boxing evasive footwork is also good for controlling distance, creating space, against more than one attacker. And I've seen a kodokan judo blackbelt in Army handle more than one attacker. I've seen him handle a guy who tried to shank him with a knife. There's kodokan Judo, a combat art, and IJF sport Judo. Both work well in personal defense but Kodokan Judo is more complete as a combat art. Also, in criminal court, striking looks worse to judges & juries than grappling/throwing/pinning in Judo. A broken arm to criminal court is often seen less violent than busting up a man's face & head w/strikes. It's illogical but criminal courts view closed fist punches & kicks as worse than wrestling/grappling an assailant. Ask any cop or bouncer.

[@louisjolliet3369]

Any combat sport where you spar is good for self defense. In my opinion boxing is the most solid option because knowing how to punch and knowing how to defend from punches is the most important aspect of fighting. Then, both judo and wrestling are excellent options for the clinching / throwing aspect. Any person used to boxing sparring and judo randori will be well-equipped to deal with most situations. IMO.

[@biggieschlongs8983]

Boxing is pretty low on the scale of importance of fighting skills

[@louisjolliet3369]

@@biggieschlongs8983 Having good punches is the # 1 fighting skill to have. I think you have never sparred or fought.

[@user-nu4do3lr7j]

The sound is so low in more than one video. Love what you do

[@amramjose]

Throw someone on their back, hip, head, or sweep them hard, and it's all over for the attacker. I have no rank in judo but took a semester of judo in jr college, and have used it a few times with successful "gravity assist"!

[@supershooter20]

You need to train for more than a semester to be really good at judo. My Japanese 4th Dan instructors from the Japan Overseas Volunteer Corps were strong as tree trunks. My fellow first Dan black belts (some were soldiers) could not move them much less throw them! Yet they threw us easily although two of my fellow trainees (who were brown belts and blue-collar workers) were the top kung fu students of a famous local Chinese Kungfu master. They could smash green coconuts with their knife hands but their master encouraged them to study judo too. Interestingly, they used their judo to great effect in their full contact kung-fu tournaments.

[@sherececocco]

❤💧 Thank you for your energy

[@tedcoulter5782]

Very well said ...

[@blooeagle5118]

As a bystander wanting to get into Judo, I think the biggest benefit to any particular sparring-based martial art is the ability to do a couple of things that you learn over time: Remaining calm under pressure, building physical confidence and your confidence in combat, improving your mental processing speeds along with your hand-eye coordination, and also knowing that sometimes (probably most times), it is best NOT to fight. The best way to survive a street fight is cardio, the joke goes. And it's true. Fighting should only be a genuine last resort that you use to completely shut your opponent down, or to stop him just enough for you to get away with your body and mind intact. This is the most beneficial lesson one can learn.

[@lancegoulet8100]

You can always walk away or run away from a fight. If someone has to physically stop you from doing that, they probably have to grab you. And that's when Judo is most effective.

[@skyless7304]

:) Good fun on a serious topic, Love it!! 😊Thumbs up

[@Djinson]

This is one of the most down to earth explanations on how effective Judo can be in self defense. Absolutely love it!

[@heavymeddle28]

I trained and competed in judo 1981until 87 I believe I quit. I also did taekwondo 1981-2000 but judo for me has been like learning to ride a bicycle. On those rare occasions when I've had to defend myself judo has been there for me and very good. You just get a knowledge about how the human body works in a scuffle in a weird way. TaeKwonDo... You have to stay in shape for it to even be conceivable to use and the risks are, either you miss and get killed or you hit someone and kill them. Judo gets stuck in the bone marrow whether you like it or not. You can use the basics without being scared to kill someone and most fights ends up on the ground anyway so... YES

[@russellhill9210]

We had a similar conversation about two weeks ago and the same day someone tryed to bash me from behind. I ended up sensing him coming and evaded him and no one got hurt or humiliated in any way. I told you about this the following week. I really think when you train in martial arts it builds spacial awareness and reflexes that helps you to avoid potential danger.

[@mxu111]

I even became a more controlled driver!

[@jdeveau6718]

I believe it definitely helps. Kotokan Goshin Jutsu (kata) also shows you the not-so-nice ways to use judo to defend yourself.

[@jamtmann]

Nice, your videos are awesome.

[@0u73rh34v3n]

Great video. Hope your dojo’s doing ok. Saw Chadi’s post the other day and wanted to send my regards.

[@KingJordanPCR]

the perfect video that was great because i just picked up boxing due to it being no more judo in my area but i feel better as a fighter because of it looking forward to doing judo again tho😏

[@Jaybird196]

Would love to see videos on judo for special situations (canted ground/floor, for example). Thanks.

[@christophermedeiros1806]

The way I was thought and trained .. To study as many arts as you can take wat you need and add to your arsenal and create your own style !! Also try to defuse the problem before taking control and finishing your attacker

[@markhill5820]

I also love to watch your videos. I find you very personable, clear, humble, knowledgeable, you present material in a fun way, yet informative for all levels. I totally agree with you about Judo's effectiveness in a self-defense situation. I agree it is good to know how to keep from going to the ground, in case of multiple attackers. I also think.cross training helps to teach the skills that you don't get in Judo, but I also think that it helps give you a better understanding of each art that you take. I take Judo now, and I have considered taking Aikido, because I feel like one would help me to better unederstand the other. I haven't yet, because of time and money, but it sounds fun. Anyway, thank you for your videos. I enjoy them from here in Nova Scotia.

[@Shigashi84]

Thank you!!! Wow. Nova Scotia. Very cool. Hello from NY.

[@ABCDEF-uz9fd]

Always keep the bloopers lol makes the vids more natural to watch. 😌

[@Bruhne]

Very good!

[@Three_Sevens]

Thank you... I've gotten my answer.

[@rabiesbiter5681]

Started Judo for the first time at 27 after years of being curious about it. Always heard it's "never too late to learn" so I tried. Blew my damn knees out after about three months. Enjoyed Judo more than anything else I've ever done in my life. 30 now and know that ten years of Judo would be absurd. I'd be on crutches nine years and six months before that would happen. If you're young, healthy, curious and in a place where lockdowns aren't an obstacle, start now. Don't wait until it's too late like I did.

[@user-dw2ze1px3f]

You stopped doing judo now? Not a lot but there are people who started (and still..) judo or wrestling in their 40s or 50s

[@rabiesbiter5681]

@@user-dw2ze1px3f They're lucky people. Problem is I got a training injury I still haven't healed from. Not from taking a bad fall, mind you. I landed perfectly. Then the guy next to me took a perfect fall, save for the fact that his heel landed on my knee with great force. In hindsight maybe that wasn't the best dojo on the planet. I'm peeved at how preventable that was, especially since it was the guy teaching that evening's class who landed on me. I tried to soldier on and keep training, but doing Judo with a limp fucking sucks. I still have a limp. It's too late to start when you're too old to bounce back from injuries like that. Which I guess is different for everyone. For me too old to start was 27.

[@user-dw2ze1px3f]

@@rabiesbiter5681 feels bad for you man. hoping your limp goes away soon, and if you still have passion in grappling by then, can start again. not exactly judo but have you tried bjj? should be a lot friendlier than stand up grappling

[@rrivera85]

Heal, rest, find a GOOD JUDO club and train, under 40 is in no way too old for good technical Judo, Kodokan style. Of course you need inteligence, know your limitations and practice all the invisible training needed to stay healty. Cheers from a 36yo active judoka and jiujiteiro from Chile.

[@rabiesbiter5681]

@@rrivera85 I'm glad you're still able to do it! Take care of those load bearing joints. The people in the club I went to really seemed to feel like fucked up knees and hips are just part of the process. If you're still doing Judo in any way seriously and you're not a cripple yet, then I can accept that I was just being poorly trained. But sadly, no telling if my knee will ever be right again.

[@paulosemblano7153]

Parabéns! Very good! From Brazil!

[@johnnyboy1586]

Judo and boxing combo skills ,very handy👍

[@12shah74]

Why not muay thai/judo combo?

[@johnnyboy1586]

@@12shah74 yes boxing and tai boxing are both extremely full contact sports so with either one you get both physically and mentality tuff

[@adantematsuda2858]

I feel like it always depends on the situation and environment. If you are in a closed area, for example let’s say a dude comes in attacking you in a elevator, I feel it will be harder to throw/choke (unless forearm press to the throat to hold him off) an attacker. In a bigger area like a open street (probably the most dangerous surface to use Judo) it will be useful, as well with a little striking in your arsenal. In my opinion, it’s best to NEVER use Judo ever outside the Dojo mats, meaning to avoid any conflict best way possible, unless you have no other choice but to defend yourself.

[@vancityband6577]

I don't understand why someone needs to ask if developing the ability to throw, trip, choke, or joint lock a person is "good for self defense".

[@arborealmole8079]

Yeah it is like saying “oh this is a gun, is it good for self defense?”

[@craigedwards2411]

Totally agree.

[@zachb.6606]

100%. I see it asked mainly in the context of how it stacks up against other martial arts, BJJ in particular.

[@KimperialMarch]

In full agreement. There's *no* substitute for live sparring. Judo is also easily transferable to "street" confrontation as people are clothed (well... likely to be). As many have pointed out, mindset and humility are huge factors, and help more for self-defence (conflict avoidance and de-escalation, and don't forget situational awareness!).

[@stefanobio7045]

Hi ....Does judo teach you- Avoidence... Situational awareness.... Pre fight indicators.... Verbal de-escalation.... Escape and evasion.... Pre- emtive strikes.... Defences against knives, sticks and hand guns..... Multiple attackers..... Angry, alcohol, drugged, mental health effected, stronger, heavier, better trained opponents with a positive mind set....... Post conflict management.... Have all the above been pressure tested not in the dojo but in real life altercations?...... Do you want to take the chance that a sport will save your life or a serious injury?

[@davidecappelli9961]

Some Judo gyms do offer like 1 hr a week of pure self defense, where all the aspects (situational awareness, etc...) are, or at least should be, covered. Nonetheless, if one wants 100% self defense, maybe Krav Maga is a better option.

[@stefanobio7045]

@@davidecappelli9961 Hi Davide....Judo is a fantastic sport and i have trained in Judo, however most instructors, organisations and clubs etc very rarely teach the self offence aspects, people have mentioned the katas such as the Kodakan Goshin Jutsu and Kime No Kata which i have also studied but they do not offer realistic self offence...they are katas mostly studied for grading purposes, Kodakan atemi waza is very rarely taught and trained...this would require pads and striking mannequins etc and of course the correct stances to be able to punch, strike, and kick with any real stopping power! Japanese Ju-Jutsu if taught and practiced correctly is an excellent form of self offence...by this i mean that there is no sporting applications, the techniques are practiced and learnt then pressure tested against uncoperative training partners of different levels of skill, strength, weight, build etc.....this can be achieved by using MMA type gloves that allow grappling and striking, head, shin and groin guards etc....this Ju-Jutsu type randori should not be completed with any points, winners or loosers....the whole aim is to pressure test the techniques....i can speak from experience that you soon realise what works and what does not....this is why Russian combat sambo is so very effective for instance because their techniques are pressure tested and why Fedor Emelianenko is such a well rounded champion....the same with thai boxing.......yes i fully agree with you if you are training for self offence then Krav Maga would be a good option....as long as there is pressure testing in every lesson....that is sparing, milling, or randori what ever term you wish to use....however the problem with this is that some students do not want to engage in this type of training.....so if your running a class to make a living and or a profit then you need to keep the students and have more joining...again i have experience of running a club but not for a profit.....so if your aim is purely self offence then Krav Maga, Japanese Ju-Jutsu, Russian combat sambo, thai boxing or a combination of these systems would give you an advantage in a real altercation.....good luck with your training...stay safe and well, best regards, Stefano.....

[@pelejahosoba5280]

@@stefanobio7045 that is up to u bro as a man and your own decision for on how far u want to defend yourself or learn About judo,it's not even about judo, its about what u want,and his open minded you are

[@stefanobio7045]

@@pelejahosoba5280 Thank you, best regards Stefano

[@brandonessick775]

Thanks.

[@wsl3119]

Dude you’re killing me 😂

[@johngottijr2990]

Best of the best

[@zachb.6606]

I appreciate this insight - I had a hard time choosing between Judo and BJJ for myself and my daughter. I'm starting late in life (mid 40s) and the BJJ academy had more class offerings and training opportunities so I went there, but would still love to give Judo a try.

[@noahespinosa838]

I did BJJ for about 4 years before I started doing Judo because I wanted to really work on my takedown game. You'd be surprised at how well it compliments the other art, I was shocked that I was able to keep up with and beat some folks at a green belt level when I had very little/no Judo experience at the time. And my BJJ got a lot better, too! My suggestions is if you decide to do both, try not to double up if you can help it, it'll wipe you out.

[@engara777]

how nice!

[@odanne29]

Sure it is, its awesome..

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

All martial arts are good for defense, but no one martial art is best in every situation.

[@oneguy7202]

Judo was created as a self defence system by kano. Judo is Very complete as art but as sport bot so much. If you can takedown throw choke or brake the arm of someone you can defend your self. Also judo is veey good for learning how to fall increase your strength and stamina among flexibility and proprosepcsion

[@rxj0765]

Judo combined with boxing is a winner

[@arthuralkhasyan7311]

Randori and competitions can give you the self confidence, judo philosophy can help to avoid a fight

[@xgenwilly8121]

Yes. Dead on! I took Judo when I was 11-12 years old. Took lessons for about a year. I also went to the Police Athletic League in the summers and boxed (three summers). I did live sparring in boxing. I was a beginner in both. I also wrestled in High School. I've been in a number of live fights as a stupid young man (Don't follow that example. It's stupid). I could outdo my opponents pretty easily.

[@sotoslfcclips7519]

Nice read that. Keep it up mate

[@tomsamsungandroid5402]

Shintaro, can I ask you about something? Could you show some examples of poses or moves of uke when you exactly know which technic you will try to use? This is actually the question about right timing for different technics. And second thing, does your father have got photo album with his pictures from Japan and history of judo? Could you show some of them in next videos? Thanx 4 all you do

[@msees-2002]

blessed

[@giovanni-hf9uo]

Its the best one becuase it teaches you discipline and to basically avoid fights

[@DiscoVan]

You laugh so infectiously!)) I thought they only worship Jah at BJJ, not at Judo) Respect!)

[@jaymorris3468]

No, the concrete is good for self defence, judo just introduces you to very quickly, in a friendly and compassionate way and even has aftercare included, in that seldom instance that your feeling pain cos your neck hasn't been broken and your not paralysed, instead of waiting to be administered anaesthesia for the pain, just request to be put to sleep until the ambulance arrives, the Judokas are a very friendly type of combat specialist (and I mean that, must be part of their ethos) and will happily oblige as an extra courtesy, and when you awake you will be happy in the knowledge that the name, "Smiling Assassin's" fits rather well and you'll never judge a book by it's cover again. They will even say Thank You, before they leave, shake your hand and tell you to call them should you need anything, I S":#T you not. (See Neil Adams for the perfect example of how to kill in the politest way),🤙,,🤕💀👍

[@Emmermacher]

Since I start with judo in 1981 I never had a situation, where I need my knowledge. So when I would be attacked on the street, I can't say, what I do then. A special training for self defense was very rare in the clubs, where I knew. Shintaro, do had a situation on the street, where you used your judo?

[@Yojimbro71]

Fuck yeah it works!🤙🏿

[@willthewaffle7081]

It also looks cool. If someone throws a punch at you, sure you can punch back, but flipping over a shoulder looks cool and makes someone know that you are experienced and not to mess with

[@enricograsso5983]

As a thai fighter and judoka I can say that thai clinching techniques are great for closing distance while striking and apply the judo takedown

[@digitascisco]

Facts!

[@sammyroberts8902]

1. Sprinting 2. MMA 3. Judo with newaza 4. BJJ 5. Wrasslin

[@ucthanhnguyen9978]

I'm living in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have been following Judo for 1 year. When i considered between Judo and Muaythai, i had hard time to choosing which one is better. But now, i can be proud of myself and never ever regret choosing Judo. It teaches me a lot. For defense, for strength, for patience, for mindset, for caring, for health,... I own Judo a lot. With judo, it's better to take our problems down than striking 😂😂. Thank you for your useful and perfect videos you upload every day. I had learnt not only techniques but also some situations that need to use Judo ( against BJJ stand for example) I hope you can open your club in our country, our city. We are always welcome you and your friends. I hope one day i can be taught by you as my Sensei.

[@ikrammaududi6205]

You should do both grappling and striking, and combine both

[@nguyenkhoi8540]

Ông học trung tâm nào ở Hà Nội thế ?

[@ucthanhnguyen9978]

@@nguyenkhoi8540 t học ở club ở khu 10-10 thể thao thiếu niên gần Giảng Võ, cơ mà giờ đag nghỉ do bận học quá

[@ucthanhnguyen9978]

@@ikrammaududi6205 i am interested im striking too. I consider to learn kickboxing or muaythai or basically Karate

[@nguyenkhoi8540]

@@ucthanhnguyen9978 Nói chơi chứ t ở HCM. Do hiếm thấy người việt comment ở kênh này nên cũng tò mò ấy mà =))

[@niohavatarsoul5279]

The best thing for the ultimate self defence is taking a deep breath when you are in dangerous situations and doing pull ups and push ups for your everyday training ...the more you train calisthenics the better your life will be, then you go and do martial arts for the beauty of them, the fun and the knowledge... It all comes to physical and mental condition, as the rules of nature are survival of the strongest...

[@nakmuay2485]

A mix of boxing with judo-jujitsu is perfect for the street.

[@jimlasswell4491]

I started Judo in 1967 when we called them matches at Shiai, not fights. In Florida if you close the distance it's legally no longer 'self defense.' If you've agreed to 'meet someone outside' it's neither legal or moral self defense. I've been asked on several occasions to go into BJJ schools and help them with tachiwaza. Somehow in putting their roots in the rear view mirror kuzushi was also lost in the distance. In my experience Judo, as it was intended to be, is a great form of self defense as I understand self defense to be. I used to use a method to teach students the reality of real self defense. Standing well out of reach I would tell them to defend themselves; then I wouldn't move. That worked very well, as did teaching everyone the Nage no Kata. Cheers.

[@ironmikehallowween]

I think boxing and Judo make a strong combination, throw in a few powerful kicks and you are very capable. Honestly, I have never known boxers or kickboxers that don’t do sparring. But, times have changed I guess. That was the edge boxers always had. We were not afraid to get hit in the face, and most other people were. It’s not that we wanted to get hit, but in boxing it’s unavoidable really. You just try to not get caught clean. Anyway, I think judo is great art to combine with kickboxing; maybe the best.

[@milky._.sharing2313]

I’ve been playing judo for more than 8years ,the answer is YES

[@crazyratpors]

Striking changes everything

[@Albrell25]

In my experience off the mat my wrestling is always superior to get the takedown, and my judo submissions always help to finish.

[@angelsjoker8190]

I think it's a shame that modern sports Judo lost the striking that was originally still in Kano's Kodokan Judo. I think if you modernized the original Judo with today's knowledge of boxing's striking and in particular footwork for positioning pre-grappling, it would be an absolute killer in real-life hand-to-hand combat situations. As many people have cited, someone who gets Judo thrown will get hit by a planet with the force of his own weight - and on concrete that has a pretty high chance of being a fight ender. For the street, I do prefer Judo's emphasis on throwing the opponent to the ground while you yourself try to stay up in contrast to BJJ's focus on getting the fight to the ground. 1-on-1 BJJ has the advantage, but as mentioned in the video, you never know who else is there to soccer kick your head off your shoulder while you're entangled on the ground trying to RNC your opponent. With a Judo throw, you dump the opponent on the head and are good to run away or deal with the next opponent.

[@doug4974]

Me staring at Shintaro not realizing I didn't press play.

[@maja5390]

As a child I did judo for only a couple of years in a group of boys who were between 2-6 years older than me. As I got older I was followed, harassed, attacked by creepy men on the street in clubs or while traveling. so far, I have always been able to handle these situations myself and get away unharmed. I never had to do much fighting. These types of guys are never prepared for a woman ready to defend herself and most make a run pretty quickly once you just show them you're not easy prey. I will forever be grateful to my trainers and team mates for teaching me that I can put someone much bigger than me on the ground in a heartbeat if I want to. What a gift.

[@bushido007]

interesting! how about some shodokan content on the channel?

[@Combatso2]

Kickboxing + judo

[@trent1615]

The answer is yes but a good striking art like boxing or MT is a nice addition.

[@ricefields7539]

Yes

[@lukasg9031]

Judo is a great way of getting your opponent to the ground and then using BJJ or wrestling to finish the job! I can’t wait to sign up for judo when the place near me opens up!

[@stevanb9639]

Yes, Judo is. It's reactive self-defending when being punched by a punch or punches sequentially in combinations (actually having a punch/punches in succession launched at you), or, also stymieing or, diffusing a punch, punches, or punching, and kicking. It can be used to react to hand wielded weapons. Since anytime a limb is extended (an arm in a punch or a leg in a kick), it can be grabbed, parried off, reduced, or deflected (all the above even partially; it need not be completely). i.e, even should one be punched or kicked, it's going to all end radically unpleasant to the attacker should the strike result in the punching arm elbow (even wrist) getting broken, or, a shoulder joint getting yanked out it's socket. The same thing will happen to a knee or ankle. There are other aspects to self-defending Judo (and Aikido) that can end things very badly onto an attacker that won't be mentioned here.

[@scottmarlow6018]

someone has the giggles today!

[@Allsport938]

In my opinion judo is the best line of self defence because training get you ready for that hard training i learn boxing and judo boxing tostrike and close then i can use judo

[@DeepThroat-zh6gq]

OSS!! Great video! To be honest to be good in self defense first you need to have good surveillance skills number ! Paying attention to your surroundings, have a sharp sense for a potential threat. Paying attention to those yard watching you. Second you can not be good at self defense studying one system at all.

[@dakaptan6601]

I tell my kids the most important thing you'll learn in judo....is how to fall down correctly!!

[@rakshas1340]

The best self defence training is running speed. The second one is intelligence.

[@Urke678]

When you are single ;)

[@edgardo9003]

Stranger: Fight me! Me: What a drag.

[@outofthebox7]

Sure it does!

[@mizukarate]

Any grappling system is critical. You must learn some: 1.Stand up Striking 2.Stand up Grappling 3.Ground Striking 4.Ground Grappling 5.Weapons So just learn as much as you can to learn self-defense.

[@haroldbryant3105]

Agreed.

[@J-lt7pf]

Judo + pencak silat are the deadliest combination for self defense to learn for sure