{"id":1843,"date":"2021-03-30T04:48:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T04:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onmartialarts.com\/?p=809"},"modified":"2021-10-03T07:35:51","modified_gmt":"2021-10-03T07:35:51","slug":"is-judo-effective-in-a-street-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftofmanhood.com\/is-judo-effective-in-a-street-fight\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Judo Effective In A Street Fight?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When discussing if Judo is effective in a street fight, the most prominent critics usually have no judo training whatsoever. People who take part in martial arts are fiercely loyal creatures. Their particular martial art is the best, and that is the end of the discussion. Anyone that wants to learn some basic self-defense skills can start practicing Judo as millions worldwide seem to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Judo is effective in a street fight; it is mainly due to the three techniques (Waza) taught in judo training. When you are skilled in them, you will be effective in a street fight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you ever thought about what would happen if you got involved in a messy street fight? Will you throw punches or use kicks to stop the attacker? What if you are small in stature, and your punches and kicks won’t do much damage? Judo does not teach how to kick and punch; instead, the art of using an opponent’s strength against them. Forcing a heavier and stronger opponent to the ground nullifies their power and size advantage, putting you in control of a dangerous situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why will Judo be effective in a street fight? If we look at the techniques being taught, we can see that it has a certain effectiveness level. Judo does not actively teach you how to punch and kick. If your dojo teaches Atemi-Waza (22 Striking Techniques), then you and your fellow students are some of the lucky ones! Judo training instead focuses on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let us explore how Judo techniques make it effective in a street fight:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This Japanese term refers to a grappling technique that describes the lifting of an opponent and throwing them to the ground<\/strong>. These throwing techniques are practiced and performed by using a pulling and rotation motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are doing the throwing, you will be taught how to stay balanced and, more importantly, on your<\/strong> feet<\/strong> while executing the throw. All the throwing techniques that leave you standing after the throw are completed fall under the term Tachi-Waza (Standing techniques).<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many techniques employed when it comes to the training of Tachi-Waza. These techniques will teach you to throw your opponent with different parts of your body.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In a street fight, these techniques could save your life. These moves will lead to your attacker hitting the solid ground with you still on your feet when performed correctly. Ready to escape<\/strong> the mayhem that a street fight usually attracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These techniques can be used when you find yourself on the ground with your assailant<\/strong>. A scenario that can happen to you in a split second when being dragged into a street fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you are being trained in Judo, you will practice the following choking, pinning and joint locking<\/strong> techniques. They are categorized as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy Is Judo Effective In A Street Fight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nage-Waza (Throwing Techniques)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What are the different standing techniques used in Tachi-Waza?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Te-Waza (15 Hand Techniques):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Ashi-Waza (21 Foot Techniques):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Koshi-Waza (11 Hip Techniques):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Katame-Waza (29 Grappling Techniques)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Shime-Waza (12 Choking Techniques):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Oseakami-Waza (7 Pinning Techniques):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Kansetsu-Waza (10 Joint Locking Techniques):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n