Tag: ne-waza
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Difference Between Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Explained
Judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) are more closely related than any other two major grappling sports — BJJ was literally built from judo, derived from teaching brought to Brazil by a Kodokan-trained judoka in the early 20th century. Yet the two sports have diverged so substantially in emphasis, rules, and technique library that practitioners of…
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How Important Is Ne-Waza Ground Fighting in Modern Competitive Judo?
In 2017, 7 of the 10 top ippon-producing techniques in international judo were ne-waza techniques. Ground fighting’s importance has grown significantly in the modern competition era — here’s why and how elite athletes approach it.
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What Is Ne-Waza vs Tachi-Waza in Competitive Judo?
Tachi-waza is standing judo (throws); ne-waza is ground judo (pins, chokes, armlocks). Learn the complete rules for both domains, the 2010 leg grab ban, and how transitions work.