SAMBO vs BJJ

***Omega Supreme*** · Posted On: 7/27/2005 3:06pm

So I was doing my normal surfing for MMA news and a forum title crossed my path on Sherdog. They're talking about BJJ vs. SAMBO. Which is better etc. As a SAMBO player let me state that in these situations BJJ is the better art:

1. Wearing and manipulating the GI
2. Smaller vs Bigger opponent
3. Bottom position.
4. Reversals

That would be it.

These days there is soooo much overlap that it doesn't matter what you choose as long as it isn't a stuck up instructor that refuses to roll and learn from everybody.

Should you take SAMBO or BJJ first. I think everybod should start off with....Judo, because Judo will actually work on your base then flip a coin and cross train as much as you want.

There, anybody want to argue? :new_uklia

**Scrapper** · Posted On: 7/27/2005 3:09pm

Now that I've gotten over the no-gi difficulties, I have to agree wholeheartedly that having a foundation in judo is a great way to start.

Now that I am beginning to understand no-gi grappling, my judo background is coming up all kinds of useful. Kuzushi, throws, and judo newaza translate pretty well to jujitsu. I can't vouch for Sambo, but it makes sense to me.

**Ronin** · Posted On: 7/27/2005 3:09pm

Sounds about right.
I agree that Judo gives you a broader base from which to cross train.
The only thing I see Sambo having over BJJ and Judo is the leg locks and now, not as much as in the past.

**Gezere** · Posted On: 7/27/2005 3:14pm

JUDO IS THE MOTHER AND ALL ARTS ARE ITS CHILDREN!!! PRAISE BE KANO!!!

**Ronin** · Posted On: 7/27/2005 3:17pm

Originally Posted by EVIL ASIA

JUDO IS THE MOTHER AND ALL ARTS ARE ITS CHILDREN!!! PRAISE BE KANO!!!

One word:
Decaffienated.

***Omega Supreme*** · Posted On: 7/27/2005 3:18pm

*Kung-fu walks up

"And I am the Grandfather"

(Sit the **** down you senile old bastard!!!)

**Ronin** · Posted On: 7/27/2005 3:20pm

* TKD stands up and is beaten like the red headed step child it is !! *

**Knightmare** · Posted On: 7/27/2005 4:22pm

*Sammy Franco stands up and claims what he does is too deadly for you guys*

**Aesopian** · Posted On: 7/27/2005 4:34pm

Originally Posted by omega

So I was doing my normal surfing for MMA news and a forum title crossed my path on Sherdog. They're talking about BJJ vs. SAMBO. Which is better etc. As a SAMBO player let me state that in these situations BJJ is the better art:

1. Wearing and manipulating the GI
2. Smaller vs Bigger opponent
3. Bottom position.
4. Reversals

That would be it.

chokes :5squeeze:

**lawdog** · Posted On: 7/27/2005 4:35pm

Originally Posted by BatRonin

Sounds about right.
I agree that Judo gives you a broader base from which to cross train.
The only thing I see Sambo having over BJJ and Judo is the leg locks and now, not as much as in the past.

I agree. I took 1 year of sombo, and the leg locks was the thing that stood out most, and in my opinion the only advantage over judo or BJJ.