Okay. I have a question regarding the practice of Judo. I am interested in taking up Judo to go along with my BJJ game, they say that both styles complement each other very well plus I just think that the throws in Judo look so freaking awesome.
I've been doing some research beforehand concerning Judo's safety practices and found a disturbing trend.
Link 1: http://judojiko.net/eng/news/55.html
Link 2:http://judojiko.net/eng/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/judo_fatal_cases_e.pdf
Now I realize that we shouldn't jump to hasty conclusions there has to be a number of reasons for this kind of thing happening (gross negligence on the teachers part, the kids were overworked, weren't taught how to break falls properly, some of them may have had pre-existing medical conditions, etc). I suspect that this might be a cultural issue more than anything I truly hope that they are taking the proper steps to correct this problem, this kind of thing should never happen. However that doesn't necessarily mean that Judo is inherently a dangerous art (at least I don't think so). I don't know that much about Judo but I do know that proper Ukemi should always be applied correctly taking into consideration the rapid acceleration/deceleration of the throws. To my knowledge the head doesn't even have to take a direct hit for possible trauma to occur.
Now the reason why I am so concerned about this is because I like taking martial arts but as a hobby a pass time if you will. My true passion is writing and I don't want to put that at risk for anything in the world.
One last thing I'd like to point out. The founder Dr Jigoro Kano wanted to create a style of Jujutsu that could be practiced safely and effectively thus Judo was born. But he was an educator first and foremost. He majored in Political Science and Economics. He was a well respected teacher in Japan during his time. I personally know a Professor who is not only a Judoka but also teaches it in my local college.
There is also another Sensei that I know of who has taken multiple Martial Arts (including Judo) for years and he also happens to be a Lawyer.
My point is that if Judo really carries a risk of serious brain injury then these Judokas in question would eventually (probably) come to a point on where they would no longer be a able to continue with their respective professions
especially considering that their careers require a lot of heavy thinking.
I know that I shouldn't go in life worrying too much about this or that because if one goes with that mentality might as well never leave your house. Maybe I am overreacting but is only because writing is so precious to me and I can't stand the thought not of being to able to write anymore because of possible traumatic brain injury or something. But I would still like to continue pursuing Martial Arts because of all the benefits it brings (self confidence,discipline, having the peace of mind that you can defend yourself if you're ever put in a position where you have absolutely have to, etc.) Truly the positives outweigh the negatives.
I'm not saying that Judo is 100% dangerous per say (it's certainly safer than boxing). But I'm still concerned about it enough to the point that I'm beginning to think twice about taking up Judo. So in short my question is what are the chances of suffering any kind of brain injury from the throws in Judo even with proper Ukemi and training under a controlled environment? Any advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advanced.
Lucha Libre is #1
Ive done some BJJ/Judo and I wont lie it is a very hard painful style but it is effective depending on who teaches you. The exercises alone will make you sore. But in the long term will make you stronger. You are going to get taken down, slammed, submitted. You have to know how to break your fall and if not you will get injured badly. Of course as a beginner everything is not going to be as intense.
Checkout the school personally and take a trial lesson to see
Mr Wolf Wolfington
You are not likely to suffer brain damage from judo. Your are taught how to fall, and its in a controled envirionment.
I wanted to see how long I could make my name.....
not really especially if your good and if you dont do tournaments
jasin
There is no head contact or head blows in Judo. Judo is mostly throws and takedowns. So you should be fine.
Chris W
Worldwide, judo is the most participated martial art and second only to soccer. It has also been identifed as one of the safest sports for children. As with any contact sport, injuries will occur. But, I've been doing judo for 35 years and I've gotten more head injuries watching my son play football (sarcasm intended).
Practice good falling techniques and you should be fine.
Stephen
Your chances of brain damage from judo are less than the chances of brain damage from reading answers on this site.
Elden B
Chances of getting brain injury are really good if you practice landing on your head.
Ricky
Probably slim jim to none. I heard of broken collar bones or sprained limbs..
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