Gentlemen;
1. Shingitai Jujitsu has been around for a good many years. It has been here long before the Gracies came along.
Mark Tripp
This could go on for ever...... We are all Jujitsu artist That is what is important ..... I promote Shingitai but I have all the Gracies books and go to Submissions 101 every day..... It is all the same.... Shingitai trains more throwing ( Judo ) than BJJ but in return that would mean BJJ trains more ground fighting ( its just a time thing ) .... If I train on Judo throws for 1/2 hr and you only train for 1/4 an hr than you have 1/4 an hr more to work on the ground..... multiply that by years of training yes BJJ artist you may excell in ground fighting but we all learn the same techniques.....
Just a question... Why does bbj not teach to many throws... From what i have experienced a throw or takedown could end a street fight in a split second........
After carefully researching the available Judo/Jujitsu offerings in the area (Kansas City), I'm planning to pick up classes with the Welcome Mat Club next month. I'd be more than happy to post a review of the facility from the eyes of beginner after the first session. From everything I've heard so far, there's been nothing but positive remarks about the club and the high quality coaching. This is a school that was started by legitimate grappling champions. I'm not sure how McDojo is being defined, but this isn't a glitzy fly-by-night group charging highway robbery fees and pushing shady contracts.
I want to also try out BJJ as well, but what concerns me is that we've got clubs opening up that are run by blue belts and the vast majority of folks training are white belts. I don't know how one can pick up solid skills when the instruction is lacking depth. It also opens up the greater possibility for getting injured by noobs trying to pull stunts they saw on TV. With Gracie teaching certificates being handed out after seminars and a Gracie University offering belts online, ISTM that BJJ is the likelier victim these days of falling into Tae Kwon Doesque McDojery. It's like every other guy and his grandmother claims to be doing BJJ these days.
thats enough .. i am out of here... I wanted some info about BJJ but I guess egoville was the wrong place to come..... just remember when you are beat in your bout dont be suprised if the other guy is wering a Shingitai shirt....
After carefully researching the available Judo/Jujitsu offerings in the area (Kansas City), I'm planning to pick up classes with the Welcome Mat Club next month. I'd be more than happy to post a review of the facility from the eyes of beginner after the first session. From everything I've heard so far, there's been nothing but positive remarks about the club and the high quality coaching. This is a school that was started by legitimate grappling champions. I'm not sure how McDojo is being defined, but this isn't a glitzy fly-by-night group charging highway robbery fees and pushing shady contracts.