Most people associate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with complex ground battles, guard passes, and submissions.
However, each game begins with a standing start.
One of the biggest advantages a grappler can have is the ability to control the fight’s direction before it even touches the ground, and Judo excels in this area.
The Gap in Contemporary BJJ
Nowadays, a lot of BJJ practitioners train mostly on the ground. Although this improves a student’s positional awareness and submission abilities, it frequently leaves a significant hole in their game: takedowns.
A competitor has a strategic edge right away if they can reliably decide whether a contest takes place on the ground or on the feet.
That void is filled by judo.
BJJ practitioners gain comfort in circumstances that many grapplers consciously avoid by studying balance, posture, gripping techniques, foot sweeps, and throws.
Better Balance Means Better Jiu-Jitsu
One of the first things students notice after adding Judo training is improved balance.
The same principles that prevent an opponent from throwing you are the principles that prevent a sweep, maintain passing pressure, and improve top control.
Students often discover that after several months of Judo training:
- Their guard passing pressure improves.
- Their ability to stay on top increases.
- They become harder to sweep.
- Their movement becomes more efficient.
Good grappling begins with good balance.
Foot Sweeps: BJJ’s Highest Percentage Takedowns
While spectacular throws often garner the most attention, basic foot sweeps often yield the finest results in BJJ competition and self-defense situations.
Compared to explosive double legs, foot sweeps demand less athleticism and put practitioners at much lower risk of scrambles or guillotines.
They may frequently score takedowns before an opponent has a chance to respond because they are quick and effective.
They are among the most important abilities a grappler may acquire for both enthusiasts and competitors.
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