Judo As a Form of Self Defense

Looking for a physical challenge that requires mental discipline?

Want to be able to protect yourself?

Compared to something like jujutsu, judo is a more physically demanding style of martial arts, combining throws, groundwork and conditioning. Judo is made up of three different facets: randori (free practice), kata (forms) and competition. Randori includes throws, pins, grappling, and joint locks, and allows judo players to try their techniques in real time. Kata practice focuses on predetermined techniques to increase your mental focus, discipline, and understanding of movement principles. In competition, you can enter tournaments and test your skills against others. JMAC has produced local, regional and national champions. 

Some skills from judo can be used to protect yourself as well. In a close-range combat scenario, an attacker might find themselves on the ground, looking up at the judo player they tried to injure!

See how jujutsu can help with self defense!

Self Defense Ann Arbor

If you’re ready to begin your self-defense journey, check out JMAC today!

At the Japanese Martial Arts Center, you’ll learn the conditioning, focus, and discipline judo teaches. You’ll improve your mental and physical strength and become calmer and more disciplined. As a result, you’ll be better able to effectively defend yourself.

Call us today at 734-720-0330 or contact us via our website to begin practicing judo and effective self defense in Ann Arbor. 

How Jujutsu Teaches Effective Self Defense

Are you looking for a practical form of martial arts?

Do you want to learn how to defend yourself?

During ancient combat, running out of arrows or losing a sword was a possibility, so combatants sometimes had to defend themselves without weapons. According to Survivor’s Fortress, “jujutsu thus was developed for the samurai to protect themselves if they were ever unarmed against an opponent.” Used correctly, jujutsu could be nearly as powerful as armed combat.

Technically speaking, jujutsu is a combination of throws, strikes, joint manipulation, and counterattacks. By focusing on leverage, momentum, and balance instead of pure strength, you can learn a very functional system of self-defense. Applying force to weak points on an assailant’s body can render them helpless while minimizing injury. This responsible form of combat is simple but effective.

Learn how judo can be used as self-defense!

Self Defense Ann Arbor

If you’re ready to learn self-defense in Ann Arbor, check out JMAC today!

At the Japanese Martial Arts Center, you’ll learn the focus, and discipline that jujutsu and judo teach while learning to protect yourself. You’ll be taught the fundamentals of evasion, strikes, and throws while effectively using force and reducing the risk of injury. 

Call us today at 734-720-0330 or contact us to start your self defense journey.