Originally posted by myfriendblu
First off judo is very weak. Its extremely limited, and most of the judo guys nowadays have incorporated BJJ into judo. Secondly, it doesn't matter what art/style or how tuff you are, you can't fight multiple opponents. If its multiple people, your best weapon is a good set of running legs, cause thats what you gotta do, run. Third, Im glad to see Im not the only BJJ guy here. Those who have done it know what Im talking about. . its like a secret society, just like this site.
Weak? How long have you been training in judo to make such assessment?
They practice virtually the same techniques as BJJ! Armlocks, triangles, mount side mount, rear naked chokes. Those techniques alone are more than enough to put someone who doesn't know anything out of commission. Judo guys may not be as methodical but hey against your average shmoe that is more than enough. Basics are what works in Self defense. Judo teaches just that.
Extremely limited? We train on the ground more than BJJ guys train standing. Have fun butt flopping and working that inverted Roleta guard while he is pounding away at you. Yeah that is so street effective. Most BJJ guys have a tendency to jump to their backs. That's how they train. The way you train is the way you will fight.
Just watch Royce fight sakuraba. Anytime Sak would try to trade punches with Royce he would jump to his back. Is that what you want to do on the street?
How do you know that judo guys incorporate BJJ? Have you trained with judo guys to know. What dojo? Who are they?
Some parts of the world have never of heard of it. Hell even in some parts of Brazil, people don't know who the Gracies are.
BJJ isn't that popular. Don't let Rorion Gracie fool you otherwise.
That said I like BJJ. In fact I used to train in it but had to stop because it was too expensive. It is an effective style that complements any other style.
It's true that running is your best bet however in some cases when you can't and you are cornered knowing a couple of moves here and there would help.
When you have 3 guys against you alone, I don't think BJJ is any more better than judo. BJJ is sport just as judo is.
I will stop now as this is not a martial arts forum. Reply if you will I am done with this thread.