Carlos Machado Seminar

Carlos Machado will be teaching 2 2 hr sessions at our school on March 7th. The sessions are open to the public for participation but spectators are not allowed. Call 601 250-0550 for more details. If you ever had any questions about jiu-jitsu or if you want to meet one of the best in the world here is your chance.

Judo vs Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

There seems to be an on going argument about the relationship between and the differences in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo. Unfortunately it seems to be between people who only have experience in one or the other and in some instances neither... Having trained in both arts with some world class practitioners I do speak with a small bit of experience if not authority. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu would not exist if Judo had not been brought to Brazil. I do not believe Judokas would be finding a new interest in newaza if Brazilian Jiu Jitsu had not shown the effectiveness of grappling in a one to one situation.

Instead of spending time worrying about which one invented what and how they are alike and how they are different I would encourage everyone spend some time on the mat training... Cerebral exercises are good but for a martial artist to fully develop there needs to be significant physical exertion and practice which will improve your self analysis and reflections. If you really want to examine the differences between Jiu Jitsu and Judo then you need to come to the Carlos Machado Seminar on March 7th at Epic Martial Arts.