Recent content by GA_Judoka

We work newaza at least 50% of the time at the dojo where I train. We spend quite a bit of time on transitioning from throws to pins/chokes/arm bars etc. But we also practice mat work 'BJJ style' quite a bit, which probably isn't typical for most Judo clubs. So I would say that more than...

The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Been there done that, and got the t-shirt to prove it. It's been around for 5-6 years, and I seriously doubt that there are many other CQB "styles" that are more effective. The bulk of the open handed techniques come from: Judo, Jiujitsu, Muay Thai...

Aplologies. I just realized that my last post sounded somewhat argumentative, which wasn't intentional. I intended to say "The most common Judo throw..[for that situation]...is Tomoe-Nage. I somehow managed to leave out the 'most common' part. All those throws are definately similar...

The Judo throw is Tomoe-Nage, and works very well if done correctly. There is also Sumi-Gaeshi, which will put you into the mount or side control more often than tomoe-nage, but sumi-gaeshi is not as violent a throw, and less likely to really hurt an opponent. Learn to sprawl, and learn to...

It all depends on what you like. You will want to start out with something that you are going to enjoy, and can stay fired up to learn. I have done MT, boxing, and various grappling type martial arts, mostly in the military, and I enjoyed them all. But last fall I started taking Judo, and it...

No argument here. Hughes is a damn good ground fighter. It's what makes him good thats the difference between him, and say... Karo Parysian. A lot (Notice I didn't say the only thing) of what makes him so good is that he is so much stronger than anyone else. He can reverse/escape techniques...

Although Mat Hughes is definately not my favorite fighter, I agree that he will easily beat Royce, but not because his skills are that much greater. I think Hughes will win because he will be able to power through most anything Gracie throws at him, unless he gets caught in a good choke, or a...

Muay Thai or kickboxing + Judo, BJJ, Sambo or a similar grappling style is the best way to go. If there is a gym nearby that teaches MMA (not necessarily a specific martial arts style), you will learn to kickbox, a well as grapple/wrestle which is really about as good as it gets for well...

AM Cardio. Is it important that cardio be done in the morning, as opposed to some other time during the day? I have never really been that much of a BB/fitness student per se, so please forgive my profound ignorance of the subject matter. Thanks for the suggestions.

I can't ever remember a time in my life that I actually needed to lose weight, so I am more or less clueless as to the proper techniques. I am around 180 right now, and was recently asked if I could compete at 160 at the next Judo tournament, which is in about 4 weeks. I would estimate that...

Judo throws work very well for takedowns in MMA, on the street, in grappling tournaments - you name it. Some people try to say that Judo throws are too dependant on the gi. Not so. I've used Judo throws (and variations of them) plenty of times in no gi situations. Go here and click on any of...