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Alex Kask

Crosstraining in BJJ and Classical Martial Arts

December 22, 2019 by Stephan Kesting

classical jujutsu vs bjj

In episode 245 of The Strenuous Life Podcast I sit down with Japanese ju-jutsu black belt Alex Kask to discuss the benefits, pitfalls and procedures for training in traditional systems and in modern BJJ at the same time. Both Alex and I have extensive backgrounds in both approaches and have co-authored the Classical Japanese Ju-Jutsu vs BJJ article that got published in several magazines and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts, Training Tagged With: Alex Kask, BJJ, History, Japanese Ju-jutsu, The Strenuous Life BJJ Podcast with Stephan Kesting, Training, Training Modalities

Japanese Jiujitsu vs BJJ

January 16, 2018 by Stephan Kesting

japanese jiujitsu vs bjj

BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-jitsu) is undeniably the most popular grappling system on the planet right now. But BJJ came from Judo, and Judo came from the traditional Japanese Jiujitsu systems. So there's a direct lineage from Japanese Jiujitsu (aka Jujitsu or Jujutsu) to BJJ. Both arts contain chokes, pins, armlocks and leglocks, so what's the difference? There are differences in both the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques, Podcasts, Self Defense, Training Tagged With: Alex Kask, BJJ, History, Japanese Ju-jutsu, Self Defense, The Strenuous Life BJJ Podcast with Stephan Kesting, Video, Weapons

Submission Grappling vs. Classical Ju-jutsu; when cultures and concepts collide

March 17, 2012 by Stephan Kesting

Introduction There are many similarities between the sport of Submission Grappling and the classical Japanese Ju-jutsu systems. Both arts emphasize grappling over striking. Both arts recognize the importance and efficiency of ground-fighting. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Self Defense, Training Tagged With: Alex Kask, History, Japanese Ju-jutsu, Submission Grappling, Training

Submission Grappling Choke

February 18, 2010 by Stephan Kesting

Here is a modern way of applying the Rear Naked Choke, which had it's origins in Classical Japanese Ju-Jutsu. (This technique is from the Submission Grappling vs. Classical Ju-Jutsu article on Grapplearts.com) Stephan controls his opponent with the butterfly guard. He grips his opponent’s triceps with his right hand… … and pulls him forward while simultaneously moving his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques Tagged With: Alex Kask, Butterfly Guard, Chokes, Guard Sweeps, History, Rear Mount, Rear Naked Choke, Submission, Techniques

Submission Grappling Armlock

February 18, 2010 by Stephan Kesting

This armlock has been part of the Japanese Ju-Jutsu arsenal for hundreds of years; here's how it's applied in a modern-day submission grappling context... (This technique is from the Submission Grappling vs. Classical Ju-Jutsu article on Grapplearts.com) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques Tagged With: Alex Kask, Armlocks, History, Mount, Sidemount, Submission Grappling, Techniques

Classical Ju-jutsu Leglock

February 18, 2010 by Stephan Kesting

Classical Japanese Ju-Jutsu included leglocks as well as armlocks and chokes. The details of how the technique were applied were a little different however... (This technique is from the Submission Grappling vs. Classical Ju-Jutsu article on Grapplearts.com) Alex ties up with his opponent, gripping pressure points at the elbow and in the neck. Alex throws his opponent to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques Tagged With: Alex Kask, History, Japanese Ju-jutsu, Leglocks, Striking, Submission, Techniques

Submission Grappling Leglock

February 18, 2010 by Stephan Kesting

Leglocks have been around for a long time, but modern grapplers use them in slightly different contexts than classical grapplers. Here's how a submission grappler might link a takedown and a match-ending ankle-lock... (This technique is from the Submission Grappling vs. Classical Ju-Jutsu article on Grapplearts.com) Stephan squares off against his opponent. He shoots in with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques Tagged With: Alex Kask, History, Leglocks, Submission, Submission Grappling, Takedowns, Techniques

Classical Ju-jutsu Choke

February 12, 2010 by Stephan Kesting

Most of the techniques used in modern grappling were used in some other form in some other grappling art first.  Here's how the Rear Naked Choke might have looked back in the day... (This technique is from the Submission Grappling vs. Classical Ju-Jutsu article on Grapplearts.com) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques Tagged With: Alex Kask, Chokes, History, Japanese Ju-jutsu, Rear Naked Choke, Submission, Techniques

Classical Ju-jutsu Armlock

February 12, 2010 by Stephan Kesting

Here's one classical approach to applying the armlock that has morphed into the 'Americana' or Figure 4 Armlock in modern submission grappling).  As you can see, it's similar but different... (This technique is part of the Submission Grappling vs. Classical Ju-Jutsu article on Grapplearts.com) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grappling Techniques Tagged With: Alex Kask, Armlocks, History, Japanese Ju-jutsu, Submission Grappling, Techniques

From Traditional Ju-jutsu to Modern Grappling

June 9, 2005 by Stephan Kesting

Brazilian jiu-jitsu, submission grappling and mixed martial arts are relatively new phenomena, but they are rooted in martial traditions hundreds, and even thousands of years old. Although I choose to train and compete in a modern setting I still believe that there is value in examining the origins of one’s art. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: Alex Kask, BJJ, History, Japanese Ju-jutsu, Submission Grappling

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