Nikola Mijatov

By comparing two methods of technique training, those of judo and jiu-jitsu, through two selected techniques, this paper analyses the limitations in the training of a self-defense practitioner. Examining the nature of judo randori, i.e. the possibilities that it provides for the improvement of technique, the advantages of that training method are considered comparing to the methods of the technique improvement in jiu-jitsu. Since the techniques of jiu-jitsu are extremely unsafe, it is basically impossible to master them completely. They are trained with high precaution, usually “until the brink of pain”. Consequently, the practitioner of jiu-jitsu is unable to perform the technique to the very end, which, in reality (physical conflict), he/she would certainly do. On the other hand, the techniques of judo can be performed with full power and with full resistance of the adversary. Therefore, a jiu-jitsu practitioner is practically unable to master the techniques completely, considering the stages of training methods, while for the practitioner of judo all of those stages remain available

Keywords: judo, jiu-jitsu, self-defense, randori, special physical training

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