Judo was created in the late 1890’s. Founded by Kano Jigoro a former Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who gradually added his own techniques and modified completely the grappling martial art into a new one.

He later formed the Kodokan School at the beginning of the 20th century, which became the original judo school of all time.

The Jiu-Jitsu is a style made to counter aggression and requires strength while Judo use techniques that put adversaries off balance, and utilizes leverage. Judo is a more peaceful martial art made to win without causing necessarily damages.

Both martial arts are quite similar. They both grapple standing up and on the ground, use joint-locks and choke submission techniques, takedowns, leglocks, wristlocks and spinal locks. The throws being the trademark move of Judo while BJJ puts a bigger emphasis on joint manipulations and chokes.

European Judo Champion Remco Pardoel was the first to compete in the octagon at UFC 2. He lost via Lapel Choke in semi finale against Royce Gracie.

Fedor Emelianenko started his fighting career competing in Sambo and Judo. He won the Russian National Championships in 1997, finished third in 98, twice in 99, and finally seventh in 2000 at the Dutch Grand Prix in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

The Judo/Sambo style is more than apparent is his MMA style. He possesses an unbelievable takedown defense and he’s one of the hardest fighters to submit due to his incredible balance.

Karo Parisyan is one of the most successful Judoka to compete in Mixed Martial Arts. He adapted the Judo throws to MMA, completely modifying traditional established techniques to work in a Gi-less striking event.

It’s interesting to see that the two most brilliant Judo champions to have ever competed in MMA hold average or losing records.

Pawel Nastula: 15 world titles and 1 Olympic title in Judo for a  1- 4-0 record in Pride rings.

Hidehiko Yoshida: 5 world titles and 1 Olympic title in Judo for a 8-6-1 record in MMA…

Yoshihiro Akiyama, and Thierry Rameau Sokoudjou are also competing in MMA at a Hight level but do not sport amazing records.

Judo brought to MMA Extreme throws and submission attacks but also a great balance and amazing defense against submission.

Possible damages:

• Concussion from throws on cage post or when the fighter hits the ground

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