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Ground

If the person is on the ground, combat can keeping going on the ground.  They cannot drop to the ground to start ground fighting.  The two people try to get a hold down or force submission from their opponent.  This is done by using strangulation, arm lock or a choke.  With the arm lock, the lock can only be used on the elbow joints due to safety concerns.

Standing

With standing, the opponents try to throw one another.  They hardly use submission techniques of joint lock and choke strangulation.  It is difficult to use these techniques because of the standing phase. However there are some judoka that can handle takedowns along with submission.  With the submission, it starts with the standing phase and ends being on the ground.

The throwing techniques are used to take an opponent down.  The opponent is usually standing up on their feet.  In that position, they are considered to be a danger.  When they come down, they come down on their back in order for them to have limited mobility.  This helps you to control the opponent and make you be the dominant one. Read the rest of this entry »

A sensei is a judo teacher.  With the western culture, the teachers are referred to as a “dan grade sensei”.  It used to be used only for a certain group, but now it can be used for anyone that teaches judo.

Practitioners wear a judogi, which is a white uniform that is worn when performing judo.  There were uniforms that looked similar that came along after the first one came out.  The uniform is made of cotton and the pants are usually white and blue.

The pants come with a drawstring so the waist can be adjusted.  The top is actually a white or blue cotton jacket that is quilted and is accompanied by a belt.  The belt is used to close the jacket.  The belt will be a certain color to signify rank.  The jacket is used to endure grappling, which is why the uniform has more thickness than a uniform used for karate.

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Judo

Judo actually came from Jujitsu and was out of sync for a while.  However, there are people that still incorporate judo as a martial arts technique.  It does not rely on tactics that involve karate, kicking or punching.  Judo does not rely on throwing and grappling, either.

With judo, you grip your opponent and place them off balance.  Kuzushi is used to supply a small amount of energy while engaging in judo.  Even though judo was birthed from jujitsu, there are some differences between the two.  Kuzushi happens when the opponent is hit along the weak line.  There is also twisting, grabbing or poking of the points of the atemi (pressure points).

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