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March 04, 2024
Un-stoppable Submission
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Un-passable Guard
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February 19, 2024
White Belt
44 %
Blue Belt
44 %
Purple Belt
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Brown Belt
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February 11, 2024

If there was a Jiu Jitsu Super Bowl…

Who would you like to see in it? No weight classes, no time limits, just two best of the best of all time against each other (comment below)

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January 30, 2024

Half Guard vs Full Guard? 

Share why you prefer one of the other…

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February 04, 2024
Marcelo Garcia
38 %
Gordon Ryan
46 %
Roger Gracie
0 %
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida
15 %
13 votes
January 16, 2024
• Edited (Jan 16, 2024)

What’s the most challenging part of escaping the back?

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January 10, 2024

đź’ˇWhat videos you would like to see in RĹŚL TV?

Click on the link and share your ideas

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https://rolacademy.tv/community/channels/content-requests 

January 09, 2024
• Edited (Jan 09, 2024)
January 02, 2024

What’s your favorite Jiu Jitsu book? 

List title and author in comments

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December 26, 2023

Judo vs Jiu Jitsu

Judo and Jiu-Jitsu, though sharing roots in Japanese martial arts, diverge significantly in philosophy, techniques, and objectives. Judo, founded by Jigoro Kano, emphasizes throws and takedowns, with the primary goal of immobilizing or throwing an opponent to the ground for a swift victory. In contrast, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), an offshoot of Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, prioritizes ground fighting and submission grappling, focusing on positional dominance and forcing opponents into submission holds.

While both arts share a groundwork, Judo tends to involve more stand-up techniques, emphasizing explosive throws and quick finishes. Jiu-Jitsu, on the other hand, thrives on a slower, more strategic ground game, where practitioners seek advantageous positions before attempting submissions. Judo competitions often conclude with a throw or pin, while BJJ contests frequently involve a points system based on positional control and submission attempts.

Additionally, the training culture varies; Judo places a strong emphasis on randori (free practice) with resistance, while BJJ encourages sparring sessions where practitioners can explore techniques at varying intensities. These nuanced differences highlight how Judo and Jiu-Jitsu, while sharing historical ties, have evolved into distinct martial arts with unique methodologies and areas of expertise.