Jiu-Jitsu or Judo?

[Duke Diablo]

OK, people, serious dilemma here.

I'm training Aikido for now, but I'd like to train more than 1 martial art since I really like them.

I'm in a dilemma between Judo and Ju-Jutsu. I'm quite familiar with both sports(as I am with most martial arts, whether grappling or hitting or both), but can't quite make up my mind since both are really good.

So... Any advice?

 

[Goodieluver]

Isnt judo more centred around ground techniques and usage of opponants force against them? If i recall correctly jujitsu is more contact, but i could be wrong

Heh, i suggest muay thai

 

[shark]

It depends on what you're looking for. Jujitsu was developed as a defense system, designed to maim or kill opponents. Judo is the sport version of jujitsu.

 

[Timewarp]

I'd say just get a gun. No amount of muscle strength will save you from a well place bullet placed between your eyes.

 

[Duke Diablo]

Actually, Jiu Jitsu evolved from Judo, which both later became sports. They both have throws, chokes and bars. Ju jutsu is demonstrated really good in the Pride rings by Gracies and Minotaur.

As for muay thai... considered it, but learning how to hit is much easier than learning how to perform a choke or a bar quickly. Also, my friends tell me i have real talent(we hold grappling matches after Aikido trainings, and I'm still undefeated with 8 wins and 1 tie) and a bit of experience.

 

[georgeal]

Actually, Judo,Aikido,Karate,etc all evolved from Jiu-Jitsu. Jiu Jitsu in it's pure form was the Art of the Samuri Warriors and was inclusive of all, including Archery,Horsemanship, etc and took a lifetime to learn. This art was broken down into it's compnents later on in it's evolution for those who did not have their lifetime to devote to it, with Judo and Karate being utilized originally for the sport forms of the martial arts and Aikido being utilized for defense. But of course as with everything, we changed that once it became popular in the US and believe between the thousands of DoJo's that comercialized it and the import of martial arts movies.

 

[alchemy1]

Actually, Karate (or Karate-Do) originated in Okinawa from Chinese Kung Fu. In 1609, the Japanese invaded and conquered the Okinawans. The Okinawans had held a favorable relationship with the Chinese since the 11th century and had integrated both their Zen Budism and (in a rough form) their Shaolin boxing systems. It wasn't until the 17th century that Okinawa started to really develop it's own distinct system of fighting. During the Japanese occupation, Okinawans were allowed to travel to China and vice versa. This free travel and trade allowed both Okinawan martial arts practitioners to travel to China and Chinese practitioners to travel to Okinawa. By 1629, the Okinawan "Tode" (thier original fighting method) and Chinese Boxing had combined to form simply "Te" or "hand". This new "Te" was different from it's Chinese cousin in that it focused on techniques that were effective, easy to learn, and imediately combat ready. Things such as animal styles (for the most part), the more internal arts, and techniques that were not practical for self-defense were discarded or simplified. Also during this time, "Kobudo" or armed combat was developed using farming tools as weapons. Eventually, "Te" was divided into 3 distict schools of thought: Shuri-Te (external, hard, offensive), Naha-Te (internal, soft, defensive), and Tomari-Te (a combination of both). It wasn't until later that the Japanese introduced styles such as Kendo and Judo to the Okinawans, however, their impact on Te was not all that great. Then, finally, in 1922, "Te" (or known by this time as Kara-Te) was brought to Japan by a Shuri-Te stylist known as Gichin Funakoshi (who is known as the father of Shotokan).
Sorry for the history lesson, but Karate is one of my passions.
Rock On!