Explore popular martial arts styles like BJJ, Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, and Muay Thai. I break down key techniques, origins, and what makes each one unique.
BJJ and Judo both grew out of Jiu-Jitsu, and there are a lot of similarities. So, it makes sense to ask: can you do Judo throws in BJJ? Judo throws are employed in BJJ, even in tournaments. But there are some throws that are banned in Judo that are legal in BJJ, and there are … Read more
Judo doesn’t involve striking since it’s a grappling-based martial art. But there are some throws, holds, and chokes that could impact your face. So, can you do Judo with braces? One can learn and practice Judo with braces on. The vital thing is to ensure that a mouthguard is worn to protect the mouth and, … Read more
Judo and Wrestling are both similar grappling arts that complement each other. However, wrestlers seem to focus more on pinning. So can you do Judo throws in Wrestling? Here’s what I found out: Many Judo throws are applied in Wrestling. However, there is usually a need to modify them because most Judo throws are executed … Read more
Judo is loved by millions all over the world. It’s been in the Olympics for decades, but is it just for show or sport, or can Judo be used in a real fight? Judo can be utilized in real fights as it encompasses effective grappling, throws, holds, and locks to take down one’s opponent to … Read more
A lot of martial arts are prone to injuries, including misshapen ears from blows to the head. In Judo, they are repeatedly hit, thrown, and smashed to the ground again and again. So, can you get cauliflower ear from Judo? Here’s what I know from having practiced it a bit: Some Judo practitioners do get … Read more
Judo is about using leverage to defend oneself and using your opponent’s energy against them, even against someone stronger. But, can Judo build strength? Here’s what I know from training it a little bit: Judo does build strength and muscles as it involves being able to grip, pull, and throw opponents who could be stronger, … Read more
Aikido rose to prominence in the ’90s, thanks to Aikido master Steven Segal. And while Aikido can be powerful, it’s also designed to be peaceful. Krav Maga, on the other hand, is designed to be lethal. So I wondered which was better. So let’s explore Krav Maga vs. Aikido for self-defense. Krav Maga is better … Read more
Krav Maga is an effective self-defense system that can be learned within a relatively short time frame. But, it can be intense. So, if you have a previous history of back injuries, you might be wondering: can I do Krav Maga with a bad back? Here’s what I know about practicing with injuries: The safest … Read more
There are times when it’s not possible to learn martial arts at a dojo or spend hours watching instructional videos which require good internet. So, you’ve probably wondered can you learn martial arts from a book? Having practiced martial arts for years, here’s what I know: One can learn martial arts from a book. There … Read more
I wear glasses as my ability to read is pretty poor without them. But I always take them off when I train in martial arts. But for some with vision worse than mine, it may not be that simple. So can you do Krav Maga with glasses? Here’s what I found out: One can train … Read more