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Judo vs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: differences explained

Judo: grappling: throws and ground control. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: grappling: mostly ground fighting. For self-defence, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has the stronger focus. Best advice: try one class of each.

JudoBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Origin and founderJapan · Jigoro Kano, 1882 (Kodokan)Brazil · Gracie family, from the 1920s (based on Mitsuyo Maeda’s judo/jiu-jitsu)
TypeGrappling: throws and ground controlGrappling: mostly ground fighting
UniformJudogi (heavy gi) and beltGi and belt, or rashguard and shorts (no-gi)
Belt / ranking systemKyu and dan; coloured belts up to blackWhite, blue, purple, brown, black (adults); slow promotion
Typical techniquesThrows (nage-waza), pins, arm locks, chokesGuard, passes, sweeps, joint locks and chokes
Sport / competitionYes: win by ippon (clean throw, pin or submission)Yes: points or submission
Self-defence focusMediumHigh
Olympic statusYes, since 1964No
Where to train📍 Judo clubs📍 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu clubs

Summary written by Wabukan; rules and grading vary by federation and school.

Sources: Wikipedia — Judo · Wikipedia — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · olympics.com

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